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Panel would reform records storage
Lawmakers have introduced a bill to revamp federal records laws to focus on electronic communications; some groups say it doesn't go far enough.
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OMB: Agencies must control credit cards
The Office of Management and Budget has directed agencies to strengthen internal controls over purchase cards and implement procedures to reduce fraud and abuse.
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House approves bill to curb identity theft
The legislation would require the IRS to notify taxpayers if it suspects identity theft and would stop the agency's use of private debt collectors.m
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DHS: Blogs give department a new voice
Homeland Security Department officials say their online journal allows them to start fresh discussions on issues.
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IRMCO awards honor public service
Two awards programs during IRMCO recognize IT innovation in service to citizens.
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House passes bill to check contractors' taxes
The measure would require contractors to certify their tax status; however, regulators are already working on similar requirements.
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Lawmakers say restrictions threaten centers
Lawmakers have asked DHS to ease limits on how much grant money state and local authorities can spend on personnel.
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Lines of business initiatives move ahead
Providers and customers discuss effective strategies at IRMCO.
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Generation gaps challenge managers
Smoothing over the differences between workers of different ages requires understanding, IRMCO audience learns.
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Letter: IBM case: Many questions not addressed and not answered
There was a protest. The protest was never settled — it was made todisappear through the magic of the suspension that was hanging over anhonorable company.
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Letter: Time was biggest obstacle for Census
My reading of the situation, including articles in FCW, leads me to believe attempts were made to include new technology in the administration of the next census — it's just that agreement couldn't be reached in a timely fashion on what the technical requirements were going to be.
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Letter: Smart card advice for a smooth transition
It is actually much easier to prepare the network to accept smart cards for log on while accepting both a user name and password or PIV card/PIN for log on.
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Managers advised to plan for transition
Agency leaders who want to be ready for the next inauguration should be working toward that goal.
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Report: IGs recovered billions for feds in 2007
Auditors collaborate to make government work better and more openly, organizations say.
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Federal information managers must see future
One difficult part of making long-term IT plans is not knowing what the future will bring, says IRMCO speaker.
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NIH to crack down on encryption
Further investigation reveals stolen laptop contained SSNs of 1,200 research participants
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IBM case: A question of due process
Agencies were unaware of the suspension while investigators followed procedures.
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Letter: Taxpayers lose under many agency-oriented contracts
The fed should be unifying, consolidating, and integrating its sprawling acquisition enterprise to save resources.
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