People
White House preparing agency IT project hit list
The White House plans to publish a list of high-risk IT projects in need of rescue as part of the Obama administration's effort to rein in $20 billion of annual IT infrastructure spending.
People
White House issues second-quarter report card for agency open-gov plans
Despite a second chance at revisions, 11 federal agencies are still falling short on their open-government plans, according to White House Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra.
Digital Government
White House uses LinkedIn for policy discussion
The White House claims success in using its LinkedIn group to hold a members-only discussion on Wall Street reforms.
Cybersecurity
U.S. approach to global cybersecurity falls short, GAO says
White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Howard Schmidt should take action to deal with problems posed by global cyberspace policy questions, a report says.
Digital Government
Public-private effort on cybersecurity needs a push from Congress
The cooperation of government and the private sector is necessary for security in cyberspace, but it might not be feasible without some regulatory muscle.
Digital Government
GSA's Bev Godwin discusses 'face-tweeting'
The new media director said White House staffers used that term to describe simultaneous Facebook and Twitter posting.
Digital Government
Afghanistan documents leak stirs debate, apathy in public opinion on war
With the release of 92,000 classified files on the Afghanistan theater, the public is responding with renewed bitterness toward the ongoing conflict while Washington worries about the effects.
Digital Government
Obama ready to sign improper payments legislation
The president is expected to sign legislation today meant to crack down on $110 billion a year in erroneous federal payments.
Modernization
Justice Department to survey agencies on accessibility compliance
Federal agencies should get ready for their first accessibility compliance evaluation since 2004, according to a new White House memo.
Digital Government
Sustainability provides yet another reason to increase telework opportunities
In releasing new greenhouse gas reduction targets for federal agencies this week, the White House noted that some new ideas—including reducing emissions from employee travel and commuting, and expanding bicycle commuting—are being incorporated into each agency’s annual sustainability plan.
Modernization
Data errors: OMB's online IT dashboard doesn't compute
The Government Accountability Office found outdated data and other inaccuracies in its evaluation of the Office of Management and Budget's online IT dashboard.
Digital Government
IT spending dashboard goes mobile
Federal Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra has announced an updated Web site to help the public track the $80 billion the government spends annually on information technology.
Digital Government
Pick the best White House app
Cast your vote in a White House contest to develop the best smartphone app for fighting childhood obesity.
Digital Government
Obama to update Bush-era cybersecurity directive
The Obama administration is working on an updated national strategy for securing cyberspace and plans to update a presidential directive from the George W. Bush presidency.
Digital Government
White House just getting started on cybersecurity
A report on progress made on cybersecurity in the 14 months after last year’s release of the Cyberspace Policy Review highlights steps taken to secure cyberspace, but much work remains to be done.
Cybersecurity
DHS to take FISMA lead
The Office of Management and Budget and the White House Cybersecurity Coordinator have outlined for agencies the various cybersecurity responsibilities of the Homeland Security Department.
Cybersecurity
U.S. cybersecurity R&D needs a master plan
Cybersecurity research and development programs from agencies and industry need to be better coordinated, according to the Government Accountability Office.
People
Got a big idea about nanotechnology? The White House wants it
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy is leading a group of 25 agencies to develop a strategy for nanotechnology.
Digital Government
Obama makes $795M in broadband grants
Some $795 million will be spent for broadband development in rural and underserved areas in a second round of grants.
Modernization