Digital Government
IRS looks to get a handle on email records
In a recent request for information, the tax agency is seeking commercial solutions to electronic records management.
Cybersecurity
Postal Service reveals cyber breach
The September attack, made public Nov. 10, potentially puts customer and employee personal information at risk, including addresses, Social Security numbers and emails.
Digital Government
DHS to gather more data from visa-less travelers
Online visa waiver system expanding to help address security concerns.
Cybersecurity
GSA IT gets privacy impact assessment policy
IT program managers and system owners will be responsible for ensuring that the systems under their jurisdiction undergo a privacy impact assessment.
Modernization
VA's digital benefits system closes in on 1M claims
Department credits a fully deployed computer system with helping make a sizable dent in the department’s disability claims backlog.
Acquisition
CBP stops background checks to wait for PII upgrades
The DHS agency filed justifications for changes to blanket purchase agreements with a handful of IT systems providers.
Digital Government
PwC pitches open-source electronic health records
Firm touts cost and flexibility in its VistA-based bid for an $11 billion defense health record contract.
Digital Government
Could FOIA work on a Data Act model?
FOIA officers could save money and time by releasing certain types of frequently requested material in a machine readable format, like the disclosure of payment information under the Data Act.
Modernization
Understanding State's big database crash: Q&A with Greg Ambrose
FCW's exclusive interview with Greg Ambrose, the State Department’s director of consular systems and technology, who talked about how his office is trying to prevent a repeat of this summer's visa and passport database malfunction.
Modernization
FBI agents stymied by Sentinel search function
Evidence handlers, who are among the heaviest users of the FBI's online case management system, were the least satisfied, according to an IG report.
People
DOD health agency embraces data standardization
The Pentagon's health record procurement is part of a push to standardize processes across the military.
Modernization
House bill would ease 'meaningful use' provisions on EHRs
Doctors and hospitals are increasingly pushing back against the government’s schedule for adoption of electronic health records.
Cybersecurity
Eliminating reports, monitoring email, funding ID research and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Acquisition
VA accepts contractors' offer of help with scheduling
The Northern Virginia Technology Council volunteered its services in June to help the Veterans Affairs Department fix its patient scheduling system.
Digital Government
Navy to VA: We Printed Out Health Records and Mailed Them
The convoluted effort to transfer records between the departments contributes to the VA claims backlog.
People
Managers knock information management efforts
A survey finds that many agencies are still dependent on paper records despite years of efforts to move management practices into the digital world.
People
GSA unravels snag in digitizing contract files
The General Services Administration is working to resolve the management mistakes and unclear priorities that have hampered its digitization effort.
Modernization
Library of Congress tests new legislation research site
The new Congress.gov is intended to eventually replace the venerable Thomas site, launched in 1995.
People
Technology concerns infuse Democratic platform
The Democratic party's platform stresses technology, as both challenge and solution.
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.
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