People

Homeland strategy sets IT agenda

The National Strategy for Homeland Security shows how heavily the Bush administration is counting on technology

Acquisition

Purchase tracker to get smart

Better agency procurement data could help cut redundant spending

People

OMB puts hold on homeland IT

Hold placed on planned IT investments above $500,000 at the major agencies moving to the Homeland Security Department

Digital Government

GSA sets up performance office

New Office of Performance Improvement will oversee efforts to incorporate the President's Management Agenda

People

E-Authentication RFI released

GSA asks for industry input on the proposed gateway to authenticate users for e-government services

People

Info sharing at heart of strategy

The national strategy for homeland security sets out a business plan for technology that's focused on information sharing

Digital Government

Agencies mark progress

An update on agencies' progress in implementing the President's Management Agenda reveals improvement

People

Homeland strategy outlined

The White House releases the national strategy for homeland security, which includes many technology initiatives

People

OMB may freeze homeland projects

OMB may freeze funds for IT projects at agencies slated to join the proposed Homeland Security Department

Digital Government

OMB updates security guidelines

Changes underscore infosec accountability, performance of agency managers

Acquisition

OMB to post IT checklist

Managers expected to cross-check list before budget request

Acquisition

GSA examining Qwest contracts

Review by GSA general counsel's office will determine whether to bar the company from future federal contracts

Acquisition

No-frills procurement site planned

GSA officials outlined plans for a system that can store and report data on everything the federal government buys

Digital Government

Focus turned on security officials

OMB guidance includes a new focus on performance measures for officials who are accountable for systems security

Digital Government

Council asks for tweak of OMB tool

OMB will consider major changes to a tool the administration will use to assess the performance of government programs

Modernization

Feds mull impact of WorldCom woes

GSA, DOD reviewing WorldCom's viability, responsibilities

Digital Government

EOP tech plans progressing

General Accounting Office review finds IT enterprise architecture moving forward

Digital Government

OMB wields budget authority

Obscure power to shift IT funds already approved by Congress may set up fight

Digital Government

Council refining assessment tool

Performance Measurement Advisory Council members suggest separating the results of the new Program Assessment Rating Tool

People

OMB takes aim at redundant IT

'Clinger-Cohen letters' target shutting down redundant information technology investments