People
A rally behind accounting codes
The use of common financial standards is seen as a precursor to governmentwide reforms.
People
DOD expands encryption mandate
New policy requires military to protect all sensitive data on mobile devices.
Digital Government
OMB wants to expand Core.gov
A memo to chief architects asks for comments on a plan to make site more similar to a community of interest.
People
OMB releases standard accounting approach
The common structure supports the aim of the Financial Management Line of Business initiative to improve the cost, quality and performance of financial management systems.
People
Digital works bring Library of Congress, Hollywood together
The library has formed partnerships with companies and other organizations to come up with standards for digital formats.
Digital Government
Massachusetts approves use of Office Open XML
State agencies can now use OOXML and the OpenDocument Format.
People
OPM wants more HR LOB services
In request for information, the Office of Personnel Management asks vendors to provide details on employee hiring services.
Acquisition
Allen: Schedule contracts work
Maintaining the commercial nature of GSA's schedule contracts is key to continued success.
Acquisition
SBA proposes changes to determining companies' size
Under a new proposal, a small business' size could be calculated using a three-year average number of employees instead of using an annual average.
Cybersecurity
GAO: VA must tighten lax inventory controls
By not enforcing policies, the department continues to put IT equipment and sensitive data at risk.
Modernization
Technology briefs
NIST releases revised crypto standard; Hands-free recharging; Fading Windows?
Cybersecurity
The new door openers
Defense Department officials used HSPD-12 smart cards in 10 trial runs to test their feasibility for providing improved building access security.
Modernization
Fervor over formats cools for now
Massachusetts says yes to at least two nonproprietary document formats.
Acquisition
OFPP to issue interagency contracting guide
The office wants to have uniformity and standardization within interagency agreements, said Robert Burton, deputy OFPP administrator.
Modernization
Dual-mode: Two is better than one
Smart phones that switch between cellular and Wi-Fi could reduce telecom expenses.
Modernization
NARA says no to DRM software
Digital rights management software poses a new challenge for records managers.
Modernization
Treasury office ready for enterprise approach to IT
The department issued an RFP on integrating disparate systems and examining approaches for business system development at its Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
Modernization
Security LOB cleared for takeoff
Agencies select shared-services providers for IT security and set up migration plans.
Cybersecurity
FISMA amendment could redefine personally identifiable info
Sen. Norm Coleman introduced the bill, which would make OMB responsible for establishing policies and procedures for agencies to follow in the event of a data breach.
Modernization
i-GPS plan stumbles on Capitol Hill
DOD’s initiative for novel satellite navigation concept could be short-lived.
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