Modernization
Agencies delaying move to Microsoft Vista
Several agency CIOs said they either see no business reason to move from Windows XP, or they are budgeting and planning for the transition in 2009 or beyond.
People
GSA releases telework guidelines
GSA’s Office of Governmentwide Policy offered advice for agencies to use information technology and communications efficiently and effectively, and comply with teleworking laws.
People
Treasury selects new FinCEN director
James Freis Jr. replaces Robert Werner, who left FinCEN in December 2006 for the private sector.
People
GSA names new chief acquisition officer
Molly Wilkinson most recently was the Labor Department’s associate deputy secretary for management.
People
OMB analyzing architecture of agency business lines
The Office of Management and Budget is focusing on specific segments to show enterprise architecture’s value outside of IT, OMB's chief architect said.
Cybersecurity
OMB: Agencies make headway with IT security
The government’s cybersecurity position has improved in the past year, but significant holes remain, report states.
People
Agencies improved information dissemination, access in 2006, OMB says
According to the Office of Management and Budget's latest report to Congress, agencies’ use of e-government continued to grow.
People
Government execs in U.S., Canada take similar positions on performance pay
Common themes emerging from recent surveys include support for performance management principles and a dissatisfaction with the ways pay is linked to performance.
Cybersecurity
VA said lagging on data security improvements
The agency has taken steps to reduce security weaknesses, but it has not carried out recommendations made by its inspector general or the GAO, House panel told.
People
Senators say SBA staffing proposals fall far short
The agency plans to add nine procurement center representatives to its staff this year and next, but Congress is calling for 100 more.
Modernization
Survey: Reliability more important than transportability to feds
Despite the government’s attempts to encourage teleworking, a recent survey of 388 federal IT managers revealed a greater need for network reliability than for transportability.
Modernization
Walter Reed tenants to get Internet access
An upgrade of the IT infrastructure at the Army medical facility follows an exposé of conditions there.
People
SmartBuy seeks info on e-records management system
The system must produce queries and reports on the data, index content and archive records, while destroying it when necessary, a FedBizOpps notice states.
Cybersecurity
OPM cites progress on security clearances
Oversight committee questions whether progress on speeding clearances is real.
People
Survey results set off culture alarm at Homeland Security Department
Employees aren’t happy, but no one agrees about why they’re dissatisfied or about what DHS could do to improve their morale.
People
Sorenson nominated to be Army's next CIO
If the Senate confirms him, he will replace Lt. Gen. Steven Boutelle, who will leave the position later this year.
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