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CIO Council to help with architecture changes

A council committee will share responsibility for updating the federal enterprise architecture's reference models.

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Data reference model released

The Office of Management and Budget issued the first of four data reference volumes.

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OMB lists sourcing report requirements

Federal agencies must include four new figures in their annual reports on competitive sourcing.

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Bush approves DHS oversight

President Bush signed into law a bill requiring greater financial oversight of the Homeland Security Department.

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Evans takes on chief architect work

OMB's e-gov czar has added the duties of chief architect to her job.

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Legislation adds new twist to competitive sourcing awards

Federal workers now can appeal competitive sourcing awards -- if an agency tender official concurs.

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Young: E-government evangelist

Dedicated political appointee takes program to higher levels

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Government flunks annual audit

Agencies lack accurate daily financial data despite clean audits

Digital Government

House legislation puts chief architect role in limbo

A little-noticed provision in a report on a House spending bill calls for eliminating the position of chief architect in OMB.

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Peek at Democratic e-gov

A think tank's criticism of Bush's e-government record offers seven steps for improving things.

Digital Government

House targets chief architect

A little-noticed provision in a spending bill passed by the House would cut the OMB position.

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IRS modernization chief gets to work

Richard Spires is setting new priorities to ensure the IRS Business Systems Modernization program stays on track.

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The case management challenge

Get a sense of the challenge ahead for FBI officials committed to streamlining case management.

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Farmers get USDA their way

Web portal brings information from across the agency to users

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More isn't better for case management

Agencies look to consolidate redundant, expensive systems.

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E-government marches on

It won't be halted, no matter who wins the election, Mark Forman says.

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SEC to accept XBRL

The Securities and Exchange Commission will start taking filings tagged with Extensible Business Reporting Language.

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Citizens demand satisfaction

Federal agency sites must keep pace with their commercial counterparts.

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Congress approves DHS audits

Legislators also voted to require Senate confirmation for the Homeland Security CFO.

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Intell reform moves through Congress

Bills focus on boosting information sharing