Modernization
More rules are due on stimulus money
OMB will issue a third round of guidance in early May to help agencies handle the data reporting and audit requirements of the economic stimulus law.
Cybersecurity
Obama picks top DHS intell officer
President Barack Obama plans to nominate Philip Mudd as DHS’ new undersecretary for intelligence and analysis. Meanwhile, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will appoint Bart Johnson as principal deputy undersecretary for intelligence and analysis.
Modernization
City Web sites track new federal money
Several cities have established Web sites to track the $50 billion in economic stimulus spending cities will get.
Cybersecurity
Official: Cybersecurity review advances
President Barack Obama will review the results of the completed 60-day cybersecurity review, official says.
Cybersecurity
House panel wants cybersecurity briefing
After reports that information about the Joint Strike Fighter Program was stolen, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee requests a briefing.
Modernization
Agencies to hold online talk with IT community
Starting April 27, OMB and the stimulus oversight board will ask the IT community how to best achieve transparency for reporting spending under the economic stimulus law.
People
Obama officials to find $100M
As government spending increases, the president wants more cuts in departmental spending.
People
FCW Insider: A glimpse into the mind of the new CTO
From the FCW archives, two articles about intriguing ideas Chopra presented at a Virginia IT conference two and a half years ago.
Modernization
White House, groups look to settle e-mail case
The Obama Justice Department and private groups that sued the Bush administration over its e-mail archiving practices are working to settle out of court.
People
FCW Insider: Three quick takes on Aneesh Chopra
Here is the early buzz on Obama’s selection of Aneesh Chopra to serve as the federal government’s chief technology officer.
People
Obama appoints Aneesh Chopra as CTO
Aneesh Chopra, Virginia’s Secretary of Technology, will join the Obama administration as Chief Technology Officer.
Modernization
States launch stimulus-tracking sites
All 50 states are now online with stimulus act Web sites, but they vary in quality and usefulness.
People
Obama reverses course on FOIA
Open-government advocates applaud Obama's open-government rhetoric but are looking for tangible results.
Modernization
Groups push for lobbying Web site
Watchdog organizations want a single Web site that aggregates reports of meetings between lobbyists and federal executives related to stimulus funding.
People
Obama creates health reform office
White House health reform office would provide leadership to form policies and priorities for federal efforts to improve access and quality of health care.
Modernization
Spy satellite tally could increase
The Obama administration supports a plan from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Defense Department to modernize the country's electro-optical satellites.
Cybersecurity
Obama picks leader for DHS directorate
Robert "Rand" Beers would lead the Homeland Security Department's National Protection and Programs Directorate, which includes DHS' cybersecurity programs.
Cybersecurity
Group wants government cybersecurity CEO
Private sector executives recommend a single leader at the White House level to align the government's cybersecurity efforts.
Modernization
OMB updates guidance for stimulus money
Federal agencies must track 41 data elements on spending under the economic stimulus law, new guidance says.
Modernization