Acquisition
Fixed-price contracts increase under stimulus law
The proportion of fixed-price contracts is increasing in the contracts funded under the economic stimulus law, a new report says.
People
HHS to award health-data network contracts by year's end
HHS is planning to award a series of competitive contracts for the Nationwide Health Information Network later this year.
Digital Government
SSA urged to adopt more open systems
SSA should develop more open IT systems as it modernizes, according to recommendations released in a white paper by the Computer & Communications Industry Association.
People
VA wants to share aging health IT system
VA CIO Roger Baker has asked IAC for help in formulating ideas to spread the department's health information technology system more broadly into the private sector
Modernization
Cancer institute seeks expert to develop data standards
The National Cancer Institute plans to standardize data elements in its research grid for better information sharing.
Cybersecurity
DHS approves enhanced tribal ID cards
The Homeland Security Department has signed agreements with four tribes to develop enhanced identification cards with some technology improvements.
Digital Government
Labor ISO five-year commitment
The Labor Department is soliciting proposals for a five-year support contract for a broad range of IT support services.
Modernization
VA data process needs improvement, IG says
The VA should improve its process to find some missing and bad data, according to a new report.
Modernization
FEMA needs better IT systems to cut risk of double-dipping, auditors say
FEMA pays out billions in disaster aid without the means to guard against double-dipping, according to a new audit.
Acquisition
Federal cost-reimbursement contract overview is a mess, GAO says
It is hard to get a handle on federal cost-reimbursement contracts because of missing documentation and incomplete accounting, says a new GAO report
People
Vendors flock to HHS's health information exchange
HHS' Connect software for health information exchange has been distributed to hundreds of organizations that who are starting to use it.
Cybersecurity
DHS' financial system consolidation needs better oversight, officials say
DHS' financial system consolidation program has progressed but still relies too much on contractors, GAO officials say.
People
Panel seeks Rx for secure health data exchange
A workgroup hears about the problems in implementing common standards for an electronic health care data exchange.
People
CDC expands flu-tracking efforts
The H1N1 swine flu virus has created an urgent need for public health authorities to track where and how quickly the illness is spreading.
Digital Government
HHS' IG plans audits for some health IT programs
HHS' inspector general will audit several IT systems and programs affected by the economic stimulus law.
Modernization
Education Department hit over Web site access
The National Federation of the Blind files an administrative complaint with the Education Department that alleges the agency's Web site is inaccessibile to blind visitors.
Modernization
Broadband grant program has problems, GAO official says
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration and Rural Utilities Service are adding staff members and contractors to help handle 2,200 applications for $7 billion in broadband grants and loans.
Modernization
FCC upgrades online comment system
The FCC is getting mostly enthusiastic responses to its upgraded Electronic Comment Filing System.
Modernization
'Smart grid' projects to get $3.4B in grants
President Barack Obama today announced $3.4 billion in grants for smart-grid projects in 49 states, including purchase of smart meters, sensors and systems.
Digital Government
NIH funds a Facebook for scientists
The National Institutes of Health funded a $12.2 million "Facebook for Scientists" project to set up a network for researchers.
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