People
Survey tells two tales about feds' social media use
While federal use of social media is popular, some federal workers are not using the tools or do not know anything about them, according to a new survey by Market Connections.
Digital Government
DOE in search of friends, followers in social media sphere
The Energy Department has just set up its official Facebook page even though Secretary Steven Chu has sponsored his own Facebook page for over a year.
People
Teachable moments from NASA's social media project
NASA debuted its "Spacebook" internal social media system to allow more collaboration a year ago; now it is yielding lessons about how to use Web 2.0 technologies.
Cybersecurity
DHS agencies slow to consolidate HR system, IG says
Nine agencies of the Homeland Security Department haven't finished their human resources system migrations, and many have not started, a new report says.
Digital Government
Nearly all major federal agencies use social media, GAO says
Federal agencies have jumped into social media, but are still wrestling with numerous problems, a GAO official told a House subcommittee today.
People
HHS employees, industry partners jump-start innovations
Todd Park is the go-to guy for open government at the Health and Human Services Department, where he's also involved with health reform and health information exchange.
People
Defense Department creates online hub for social media
The Pentagon has set up an online social media hub to better coordinate policies and to provide online links to service sites on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and the like.
Digital Government
Obama ready to sign improper payments legislation
The president is expected to sign legislation today meant to crack down on $110 billion a year in erroneous federal payments.
Digital Government
Fan favorite: State Department Facebook page attracts 145,000
The State Department's eJournal USA Facebook page has attracted 145,000 fans by focusing on interaction and conversation, says former publications director George Clack.
Modernization
Justice Department to survey agencies on accessibility compliance
Federal agencies should get ready for their first accessibility compliance evaluation since 2004, according to a new White House memo.
Digital Government
Union accuses GSA of censorship over social media policy
The union representing some General Services Administration employees is raising an alarm over the agency's policy on employee use of social media—both officially and in their private lives.
People
Watchdog group charts open government winners and losers
Five federal agencies have made dramatic improvements in their Open Government plans since April, according to a new independent audit released today.
Modernization
Data errors: OMB's online IT dashboard doesn't compute
The Government Accountability Office found outdated data and other inaccuracies in its evaluation of the Office of Management and Budget's online IT dashboard.
Digital Government
VA sets performance, VLER goals in strategic plan
The Veterans Affairs Department is emphasizing performance measures and the Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record program among its top priorities in its new strategic plan for 2010 through 2014.
Modernization
Applying for FEMA aid now a smart phone app away
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today that it has set up a new service that allows smart phone users to apply for federal disaster aid.
Modernization
vGov for feds aims to be a more engaging online environment
The National Defense University's Paulette Robinson recently spoke with staff writer Alice Lipowicz about an interagency effort to create a secure online world known as Virtual Government where federal employees can collaborate on projects, learn new skills and participate in meetings from any location.
People
DOE launches smart grid Web portal
The Energy Department has started a new Smart Grid Information Clearinghouse Web site in beta form to provide a forum for information sharing on smart grid technologies.
Modernization
Open-gov reviews devalue social media
For government agencies, the Defense Department has attracted above-average participation to its social media presence. But that doesn't impress the White House's open-government leaders.
Modernization
TSA reverses Web site censorship policy
The Transportation Security Administration has retracted its week-old policy of blocking employees' work computer access to Web sites with "controversial opinion."
Modernization
Federal judiciary funds IT war chest 8 cents at a time
The federal judiciary may be operating its electronic public records program as a cash cow, charging the public a lot more than what it costs to operate the program, according to an advocate for open government.
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