People
Rating the performance of Performance.gov
A GAO report offers suggestions to improve the government's performance data clearinghouse.
Cybersecurity
Foreign hackers seek a soft target at VA
Testimony from officials and a forthcoming IG report paint a picture of inconsistent security measures that left veterans' personal data and medical records vulnerable, although some recent improvements have been made.
Digital Government
Senate postpones IT efficiency hearing
The death of Sen. Frank Lautenberg prompts changes in the Senate's hearing schedule.
Digital Government
Deja vu: Budget battle looms
Obama's opposition to House appropriations bills signals another long summer of contention over funding the government.
People
More top officials found using secret email accounts
Former EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson wasn't the only agency leader sending email under an alias.
People
Could clearance rules put whistleblowers at risk?
An effort to streamline security clearance applications through easier reciprocity could bring some unintended consequences.
People
OMB releases first federal program inventory
Although hailed as a good step for transparency, the catalog of programs falls short of what some advocates say is needed.
People
OMB seeks 10 percent cuts for fiscal year 2015
Memo to agencies assumes Budget Control Act will remain in effect, urges a focus on 'programs that work.'
Acquisition
Breaking down the 2014 IT budget request
Deltek analysis charts the winners and losers in the president's numbers.
People
Pahlka named deputy federal CTO
The founder of Code for America is now in charge of the Presidential Innovation Fellows program.
Acquisition
New sourcing rules for China IT remain a work in progress
Two months after becoming law, restrictions and their impact remain unclear to industry and agencies alike.
People
Obama names picks to head Census, NOAA
Two of the most data-intensive agencies in the government are due for new leaders.
Digital Government
VanRoekel touts digital strategy's first-year progress
Federal CIO showcases the progress the government made in the strategy's first year, looks to year two.
People
Obama taps former political director to lead OPM
The new head will take over as the federal personnel office weathers criticism over a retirement processing backlog and other challenges.
Digital Government
Can open data change the culture of government?
U.S. CTO Todd Park believes the government's Digital Government Strategy will create a 'treasure trove' of economic opportunity. One year in, that benefit is in short supply, but other gains are emerging.
People
DATA bill introduced
The Digital Accountability and Transparency Act establishes standards for federal spending data published to the USASpending.gov portal.
Digital Government
House working group to examine supply chain security
A bipartisan working group will look at the federal government's role in establishing best practices, among other things.
Cybersecurity
NIST chief: Private sector cybersecurity standards could help feds
A recent executive order exempts commercial information technology products from falling under the scope of critical infrastructure.
People
VanRoekel takes on management in temporary OMB shift
Federal CIO will take over while a permanent replacement for Jeffrey Zients is found.
People