Modernization
OPM blames high demand for USAJobs complaints
An unexpectedly high number of users flooded the new USAJobs website when it launched, causing the time outs and errors that many users experienced, OPM says.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers suggest major restructuring for DHS
Proposal is intended to increase DHS efficiency, but GAO has yet to analyze the idea.
Modernization
USAJobs.gov 3.0 still struggling, but may be improving
The user complaints about USAJobs.gov 3.0 continue, with dozens more stories posted to Facebook Oct. 13.
Cybersecurity
Fed CIO discourages agency web credentials
Federal Chief Information Officer Steven VanRoekel is urging department and agency CIOs to begin accepting third-party identity credentialing for federal websites.
Modernization
USAJobs.gov 3.0 reboot getting fail reviews from users
The launch of the USAJobs.gov 3.0 federal job search website brought dozens of user complaints, and a critic says the problems may go much deeper than mere programming bugs.
Modernization
Proven tips to make the best performance dashboards
Agencies should check out the colorful dials on the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office's online dashboard to see some good dashboard design. Read on for more tips and good examples.
People
The $16 muffin: Overheated or not, more scrutiny is baking
The hunt for more examples of government waste is on once again, with prey both large and small.
Acquisition
Old tricks for abusing purchase cards apparently still in use, audit finds
Internal Revenue Service employees appear to be circumventing the micro-purchasing rules using some old techniques that still work -- until auditors catch on.
Cybersecurity
House GOP lawmakers introduce DHS authorization bill
Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) and other Republicans on the House Homeland Security Committee, introduce authorizing legislation for the Homeland Security Department.
Digital Government
HHS debuts smoking cessation mobile texting apps
The National Cancer Institute is offering customizable text message programs to teens and adults who want to quit smoking.
Modernization
DHS CIO describes 'aggressive stance' on cloud migrations
The Homeland Security Department is being aggressive about adopting cloud computing, its CIO told a House subcommittee.
People
3 top priorities for E-Government Fund
David McClure, associate administrator at GSA's Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies, listed the administration's top priorities for support from the shrinking E-Government Fund.
People
Watchdog group makes Regulations.gov comments more searchable
The Sunlight Foundation watchdog group has set up new tools to make it easier to search and download the public comments submitted to federal agencies via Regulations.gov.
People
GSA wiki sets bad example
The General Services Administration is not doing enough to secure its public-facing wiki and social media sites against unauthorized access and security breaches, according to a new report.
Cybersecurity
VA errors compromise identity verification credentials
The VA has issued more than 157,000 personal identity verification credentials with poor controls in place, throwing the validity of every credential into doubt, IG says.
Digital Government
Coast Guard's Deepwater strategy running aground, official says
The Coast Guard faces some hard choices on its $24 billion Deepwater asset acquisition program, a GAO official told a House subcommittee.
Cybersecurity
Federal IT security incidents increasing rapidly
Federal agencies show persistent weaknesses in their information security controls, GAO says in a new report.
Modernization
NARA finishes e-archive project, chooses IBM to maintain system
The National Archives and Records Administration has closed the book on development of the Electronic Records Archives -- for now.
People
5 tips for managing in tough times
Veteran government IT leaders offer tips for keeping projects on track in the face of staff and budget cuts.
Modernization
CBO estimates cost of DATA Act
The Congressional Budget Office has figured out how much the government will spend to create a single database of federal spending.
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