Modernization

Duane Andrews moves to QinetiQ

Andrews was chief operating officer at Science Applications International Corporation before QinetiQ hired him as CEO of North American operations.

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GPO mulls offering HSPD-12 services

The Government Printing Office is considering becoming a provider of Personal Identity Verification II cards for small agencies.

Cybersecurity

GSA gets help with HSPD-12 implementation

DOD's smart card expert, Michael Butler, will work with agencies on their adoption of identity verification cards.

Cybersecurity

Hacker might have breached personal data at USDA

A computer network security breach at the Agriculture Department put the personal information of 26,000 people at risk.

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House votes to create grants database

The House passes legislation that will establish a public database tracking federal grants.

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Survey: Budget pressures could lead to new business models

Government and industry leaders also said business and technology must be better integrated.

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OPM takes to TV to recruit workers

Cincinnati was chosen for the campaign because of the large number of federal job openings in and around the city.

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Wizard software helps GSA with compliance

The Web-based Acquisition Planning Wizard creates compliant buying plans and ensures consistency in interagency procurement processes.

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House seeks integrator for PeopleSoft implementation

The House of Representatives is seeking an integrator that will help complete the chamber's implementation of Oracle’s PeopleSoft financial management software.<@SM>

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Justice, FTC reduce paperwork, maintain confidentiality

The new e-filing process was designed to ensure the confidentiality and security of submitted information, according to the agencies.

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Arlington completes first phase of ERP upgrade

The new ERP system replaces older, mainframe-based systems that outside vendors no longer support.

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OFPP nominee lays out agenda

Paul Denett sees a need for more training for the acquisition workforce and clearer performance standards for government contractors.

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Interior's shared-services center takes on double duty

The National Business Center will soon undertake financial management of and human resources support for the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board.

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Safavian convicted

The former OFPP head has been found guilty of covering up dealings with lobbyist Jack Abramoff.

Cybersecurity

FEMA pledges better disaster relief fund payouts

Poor use of IT frequently led to payment of fraudulent claims in 2005.

Cybersecurity

DOE security upgrades could better protect data

Security revitalization effort began months before data theft was revealed.

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Making EVM matter

Earned value management has been around for decades but is now becoming an essential part of how agencies manage projects. Why should you care?

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Circuit

Don’t know much about history, but I do know that I love Mario Bros. II; DHS made safe for puppets, bozos and bimbos; Local tech CFOs take the spotlight.

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Web Extra: Data exposures mount up

The list of federal agencies experiencing data breaches continues to grow. Here are major breaches reported in the past year.

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Welles: Whistle-blowers are wary

New Supreme Court decision puts protection of public employees back in Congress’ court.