Digital Government
Legislation would limit government tracking of mobile devices
A measure seeks to clarify when the government can intercept location data coming from mobile devices that include cell phones, Wi-Fi-equipped laptops and vehicle navigation units.
Digital Government
Senator wants the Texas approach to cut federal waste
Cornyn asks the Obama administration to create a sunset committee similar to one used by Texas that's killed programs and cut state spending.
Digital Government
Legislation would ban grants to tax delinquents
An amendment sponsored by Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) would forbid federal agencies to provide grants to tax delinquents.
People
Study: Work is not a place to go
Four questions IT leaders should be able to answer about equipping a mobile workforce.
Digital Government
Improve government IT, win cash
Online community MeriTalk offers $50,000 for the most innovative idea centered on IT that could improve government operations.
Cybersecurity
Some corrupt employees have very sticky fingers, CBP head says
U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees have been smuggling drugs or illegal aliens, laundering money and swindling people, CBP commissioner testifies.
People
Administration limits performance award spending
The Obama administration has announced limits on the total amount agencies can spend on individual performance awards for federal employees.
People
Government agency reorganization plan sent to Obama
The Office of Management and Budget sent its government reorganization plan with a focus on helping U.S. entrepreneurs to President Barack Obama on June 9.
Modernization
Administration wants millions to expand payment ineligibility portal
The Obama Administration has asked Congress for $10 million to expand and enhance VerifyPayment.gov to avoid $50 billion in improper federal payments.
People
Telework awards honor agencies with top-rated programs
Annual Tele-Vision awards honor federal agencies with pioneering telework agendas.
Digital Government
Want to go to space?
Foursquare, 7-Eleven and Super 8 the movie have partnered to send one contest winner into space.
Cybersecurity
Contractor goes up the river for tampering with USCIS computer files
A former employee of Dell Perot Systems gets prison time for altering computer systems records so illegal aliens could get valid U.S. passports, Nextgov reports.
Cybersecurity
Don't blame e-file for identity theft, IRS says
The recent surge in identity theft tax fraud is not linked to the growing popularity of IRS'e-file system, official says.
Digital Government
Federal pensions in the afterlife
In some cases, the federal retirement systems is so generous it continues to pay employees after they die.
People
Now the lighter side of Navy SEALs news
While the Navy SEALs try to adjust to their newfound fame, others try to cash in on the reflected glory.
Modernization
TechStat helps federal CIOs with IT reform
Three federal CIOs have found TechStat vital to adhering to OMB's 25-point IT reform plan.
People
DC ranks in top 10 cities that support formal telework policies
A Microsoft survey ranks the nation's capital seventh in supporting formal telework programs.
Digital Government
Identity theft concerning IRS goes through the roof, official reports
Taxpayers learn identity thieves got their tax refund checks only after the IRS tells them.
Modernization
Issa rejects federal transparency bill
Rep. Darrell Issa says the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee won't consider a federal transparency bill.
People