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The Government Accountability Office found outdated data and other inaccuracies in its evaluation of the Office of Management and Budget's online IT dashboard.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
The new USA.gov: Enhanced search, mobile applications, easier to use
The redesigned USA.gov seeks to be more user-friendly, launched Friday with great fanfare.
People
Open government plans updated, criticized
Agencies are revising their open government plans to respond to audits and feedback they've gotten since the first plans came out in April.
Digital Government
How safe will you be with Obama's 'trusted' identity solution?
Readers aren't sold on the administration's plan to abandon passwords for trusted digital identities, citing fears of identity theft or government snooping.
Cybersecurity
Australia taps ISPs to fight 'zombies'
Australia's Internet Industry Code is aimed at reducing threats posed by computers that have been hijacked to act as zombies and participate in botnet attacks.
Cybersecurity
Obama rockets to space with new policy
The Obama administration released a new policy for space exploration that calls for maintaining and enhancing space-based positioning, navigation, and timing systems, as well as protecting access to the radio-frequency spectrum.
Digital Government
First lady wants help to create childhood obesity infographics
Michelle Obama is looking for a colorful, powerful graphic to present childhood obesity information with the greatest effect.
Cybersecurity
'Identity ecosystem' to replace passwords, draft strategy suggests
Obama administration releases a draft plan that would radically change the standard approach to online identity authentication -- if it works.
Digital Government
OMB tells agencies how to treat their online 'friends'
OMB today overhauled policy on using third-party Web sites and applications and Web measurement and customization technologies.
Digital Government