People

Task force to aid homeland planning

Richard Clarke, Warren Rudman part of leadership team to help federal and local agencies coordinate homeland security organization

Acquisition

OMB seeking competitive option

OMB is examining a streamlined competition process to replace direct conversions

People

Business case has CAPPS at risk

OMB has 'spotlight' on TSA's proposed system to screen airline passengers

People

Agencies search for new project managers

The federal government could soon be hanging out a help-wanted sign for project managers

Digital Government

Not your father's IAC

Industry group seeks to redefine its role as government adviser

People

Agencies short on project managers

Mark Forman says the government may need to go on a big hiring push this summer

People

IRS facing 'moment of truth'

Nominee for commissioner says milestones are key in future of IRS modernization efforts

People

Infrastructure protection looking for home

White House, Homeland officials discussing where and how to handle critical infrastructure protection

Digital Government

Putnam to continue security grading

Congressman will continue Horn's practice of grading agencies on information security practices and policies

People

Treasury loses IT staff to homeland efforts

While the Homeland Security Department is coming together, other federal departments are falling apart

Digital Government

OMB to require more reviews

Agencies must evaluate the effectiveness of their information security programs periodically throughout the year

People

E-gov progress slow

Although a handful of the 24 e-government initiatives are on track, many are experiencing varying levels of success

People

Success varying for e-gov initiatives

But almost all of the 24 initiatives have achieved at least the first goal of putting a tool or portal online

People

OMB honing privacy guidance

New privacy guidance will highlight changes set out in the E-Government Act

People

OMB, DHS working on privacy

Concerns arise as new information systems and sharing mechanisms are developed

Digital Government

Security board eliminated

The Bush administration has eliminated a panel that brought together top officials from every agency to address security issues

People

E-archiving still lacks enforcement

Millions of records could be lost because archiving policies have not been enforced

Digital Government

Industry given say on architecture

OMB has asked the Industry Advisory Council to serve as the primary venue through which vendors can provide input on the government's enterprise architecture strategy

People

Treasury names Ladner new CIO

The Treasury Department has named a new chief information officer, Drew Ladner, who will start March 10

Digital Government

Filling the cybersecurity void

Administration looking to replace the now-defunct Critical Infrastructure Protection Board