People
Air Force studies workforce survey
Officials expect to complete their analysis in February and make the survey results available to all Air Force leaders.
Cybersecurity
USPS to review encryption practices
The U.S. Postal Service will conduct a comprehensive review of its data encryption practices in light of new offerings and electronic threats.
Cybersecurity
Study to assess impact of HSPD-12
GSA wants a comprehensive technical study on the impact of new mandatory building access controls on existing building security systems.
People
OPM tackles retirement systems
Congressional auditors said earlier this year that the agency's $294 million retirement systems modernization effort was at risk.
Modernization
Auditor faults OPM accounting system
OPM’s financial accounting is not properly configured to provide intragovernmental balances, according to KPMG auditors.
People
USPTO to let examiners work at home
Officials said the agency must offer alternative work arrangements to attract and retain high-quality employees.
People
Robert Dickson joins Apptis
In his federal career, Dickson served on the Government Information Technology Executive Council board of directors.
Cybersecurity
NIST releases biometric data specs
The specifications include interoperable standards for storing data extracted from fingerprint images.
Modernization
GAO criticizes USPS ombudsman role
Auditors recommend that USPS make its newly created ombudsman position more independent and impartial.
People
3 agencies win management awards
Labor, State and SSA win top management honors this week as recipients of the President’s Quality Awards.
People
NAPA to study government accountability
The National Academy of Public Administration will analyze the impact of a rapidly expanding contractor workforce on government accountability.
Cybersecurity
GSA gears up for HSPD 12 buys
Companies have until Jan. 9, 2006, to submit information about components of a security identity card system.
People
Bionic ear transformed Royer's life
IRS computer specialist motivated to champion Section 508 programs
People
Fed telework on the rise but still falls short
Expanded federal marketing efforts contributed to significant increases in telework in 2004, a new survey shows.
People
Forrester advises using tech to retain and train young feds
An industry analyst said workers who are 25 years old and younger have many characteristics that federal agencies need as they seek ways to replenish the workforce.
Modernization
NSA posts notice about faster, lighter crypto
With little fanfare, the federal government has been conducting a cryptographic modernization program for the past several years. Suite B is part of that effort.
People
OPM opens jobs office at Walter Reed
The new OPM office will coordinate activities with the staff of Walter Reed’s Transition Assistance Program.
People
Scant data on overseas outsourcing
A congressional watchdog agency says more research is needed to understand the economic and national security risks.
Modernization
Vendors bank on HSPD-12 mandate
Secure federal identity credentials bring new opportunities and risks
People
Uncertainty clouds DOD pay plan
Pentagon's new salary rules could create sharper pay differences
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