Acquisition
Shared services need a clearer road map
The administration's new governance structure is a solid first step, but legislation is still necessary, writes Shared Services Leadership Coalition CEO John Marshall.
Cybersecurity
Cyber official: IT rulebook revamp overdue, but not agile enough
DHS’ Gregory Touhill says an update to the government's 15-year-old document governing IT is a good thing, but feds still lag when it comes to getting and using the cybersecurity tools they need.
Cybersecurity
150 ideas for better cybersecurity in government
An industry/government group has canvassed the federal IT community for suggestions and will provide recommendations to OMB in November.
People
Can agencies make the most of FITARA?
At the Executive Leadership Conference, FITARA authors and implementers discussed what it will take to truly put the law into effect.
Digital Government
Is the revised A-130 already obsolete?
A new top-level federal IT policy document, years in the making, is out for review. But did it neglect to incorporate lessons learned from big changes in IT management?
People
OMB rolls out proposed A-130 changes
The Office of Management and Budget's A-130, a 15-year-old computer security guidelines document for federal agencies, is getting a refresh in light of new law and policy.
Cybersecurity
OMB preps cyber sprint follow-up
The pending Cyber Security Implementation Plan from OMB could lean on key programs such as Einstein 3A and Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation.
People
Why FITARA is more about management than IT
As agencies work to comply with new IT acquisition law, federal CIO Tony Scott says the big question marks are about management, not technical IT issues.
Cybersecurity
VA's Hickey resigns, OMB seeks cyber specialist and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Modernization
OMB bars new desktop, laptop contracts
The White House is pushing a plan to restrict the buying of office computers to a few key contracts to keep prices down.
Acquisition
GSA puts its art collection online, Category management goes big and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
GSA's conference reforms bear fruit
Policy changes after revelations of a lavish Las Vegas conference have led to significant savings, officials testify.
People
Obama signs Do Not Pay legislation
New law calls for expanded use of existing databases to guard against fraud and error.
People
Rising Star: Haley Van Dyck
Haley Van Dyck, a policy analyst at OMB, played a key role in creating the Digital Government Strategy.
People
Videoconferencing slow to gain ground in government
Videoconferencing technology could save the federal government nearly $13 billion every year, according to at least one estimate, but agencies face hurdles in adopting it.
Cybersecurity
GAO, OPM: IT skills gap remains a critical concern
First designated as high risk 11 years ago, human capital management is still on the front burner.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity concerns trouble feds
While agency leaders and federal policymakers talk about cybersecurity legislation and cyber threats, many federal employees believe the government is struggling to comply with its own standards, survey reveals.
Digital Government
Obama releases sequestration report
The White House has outlined plans for implementing $1.2 trillion in budget reductions across the federal government.
People
Zients claims $4B savings through technology, management improvement
As agencies attempt to follow an executive order urging cost reductions, OMB chief says they've hit early successes with a variety of management and technology changes.
Cybersecurity
Nuclear Regulatory Commission gives tablet PCs a test run
Armed with lessons from other government agencies and strategies from OMB, the NRC is trying on tablets for size -- with some reservations.
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