Modernization

DOT: Help us save money

Virtualization will enable the Transportation Department to consolidate separate applications and servers in a virtual data center.

People

Editorial: A time for openness

GSA faces a perilous time. The agency should have a public vetting of its finanials if it is going to fully move on.

People

GAO: DOE needs better small-biz program management

Energy needs a plan to collect and use performance information to improve small-business results, report states.

People

Senator examines SBA work

Senator probes agency’s effectiveness, questions practices and seeks ways to measure progress

People

Turning GSA around

The agency can again take on the role of facilitator between government buyers and industry

People

The proverbial fox guarding the henhouse

Every project needs two project managers with distinct roles to avoid conflicts of interest

People

No longer a performance model, TSA’s ITMS provides lessons

DHS IG finds that the contract lacked the proper performance measures

Acquisition

Senate approves GSA reorg

The agency can proceed with formation of the Federal Acquisition Service.

People

Bush nominates new GSA administrator

Senate approval still needed before GSA can move forward with its reorganization plan

People

House, employees urge more NASA R&D funding

House Science Committee leaders argue that NASA needs more money for innovation than the fiscal 2007 budget request would offer.

Acquisition

House approves GSA reorganization

But the General Services Administration still needs a nod from a Senate panel before moving forward with its consolidation plan.

Cybersecurity

Lack of oversight endangers missile defense

The inspector general and defense analysts point to network security and policy missteps.

Modernization

Nadler: Know your rights

Companies must take certain steps to protect their proprietary products.

People

Legislation would put grant info on Web

A bill introduced in the House would establish a public database to track federal grants.

People

Wohlleben: Looking back, looking forward

CIOs feel the Clinger-Cohen Act has had a significant impact on managing IT.

Acquisition

Smith: The carrot-and-stick approach

Federal agencies should reward companies that ensure the privacy of consumer data.

Acquisition

UPDATED: OMB clarifies business rules

The agency temporarily waives rules regarding advance payments.

People

Expect increased state, local IT spending

With tax revenues exceeding expectations, Input projects state and local information technology spending to reach $72 billion by 2011.

People

CTC lands $1.5M Army order

The company will install a network switching system at Fort Belvoir, Va.

Acquisition

OMB: Bulk-buying can save money

Agencies have named five commodities that can be bought in bulk through strategic sourcing.