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O'Hare a CIO Now in Charge
In case you missed the <a href="http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20090330_1662.php">news on Monday</a>, GSA assistant commissioner of the Federal Acquisitions Service's Integrated Technology Service John C. Johnson announced his retirement effective May 2.
Digital Government
Internal report contradicts Interior's claims that systems were secure
Lawyers suing for billions of dollars for mismanagement of Indian trust funds say IG's findings will support their appeal.
Digital Government
GSA's Johnson to retire after 33 years of service
Ed O'Hare, chief information officer for the Federal Acquisition Service, will take over as assistant commissioner for the Integrated Technology Service.
Digital Government
Hundreds flock to camp for social networking in government
The "unconference" held sessions developed on site and presented examples of how government can use the new media.
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Alliant awards due tomorrow
GSA sent out an update today to inform us that the $50 billion Alliant GWAC will be awarded on Friday, with the initial announcement coming on <a href="http://www.fedbizopps.gov/">FedBizOps</a>. Immediately after the award is posted, we should be bringing you the names of the companies who have been selected to receive awards.
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Online Town Hall the First Step
For those of you who missed <a href="http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20090325_2084.php">this</a>, President Obama held his first online town hall meeting today and it was broadcast live on whitehouse.gov. According to the <a href=http://www.whitehouse.gov/openforquestions/>White House</a>, almost 93,000 people submitted more than 104,000 questions, which the public voted on.
Digital Government
Document system to support Obama's transparency initiative, GPO says
The agency launched the new network in February to make federal digital records available, even if document formats like Microsoft Word change.
Digital Government
Obama gets ready to answer public's questions online
Citizens will submit and vote on topics for virtual town hall meeting.
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Alliant Awards Coming March 30
A General Services Administration spokesman just told Nextgov that the agency is expecting to make the Alliant awards on March 30 and issue a press release the same day.
Digital Government
BearingPoint acquisition to strengthen Deloitte in federal market
Purchase could more than double consulting firm's revenue and cause subtle changes in pricing for federal agencies.
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Guthrie Named ODNI CIO
In case you missed <a href="http://twitter.com/Nextgov/status/1362927917">this</a> on Friday afternoon, President Obama nominated <strong>Priscilla Guthrie</strong> to be chief information officer at the Office of Director of National Intelligence. Guthrie, currently director of the Information Technology and Systems Division at the nonprofit Institute for Defense Analyses, was previously deputy assistant secretary of Defense and deputy CIO in the Defense Department from 2001 to 2006.
Digital Government
Stimulus funds for IT require new procurement strategy
Agencies and vendors should focus on objectives, cost savings and benchmarks of success in critical programs, research group says.
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VA Gov Went to Bat for Kundra
For those of us wondering why the White House did an <a href="http://techinsider.nextgov.com/2009/03/vivek_kundra_back_on_the_job.php">about-face</a> on Vivek Kundra over the weekend, reinstating him after <a href="http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20090313_9027.php">putting him on leave</a> last week, we may have our answer.
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Confirmed: Kundra Back on the Job
<a href="http://personaldemocracy.com/about-us/#micah">Micah L. Sifry</a> at techPresident is <a href="http://techpresident.com/blog-entry/breaking-news-cio-vivek-kundra-back-job">reporting</a> that recently appointed federal CIO Vivek Kundra was seen at his desk today -- apparently back on the job after <a href="http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20090313_9027.php">taking a leave of absence</a> last week after former work colleagues were arrested for a contract kickback scheme. Nextgov is still waiting for the White House to confirm this information.
Digital Government
Performance-based contract awarded for GAO tech upgrade
Semiannual reviews by government employees will help determine contractor's compensation.
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Grants.gov Upgrade 90 Days Away
For those of you who saw <a href="http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20090311_8266.php">my story</a> about the Office of Management and Budget directing agencies to update their grant management systems in preparation for a spike of stimulus-related applications, Jason Miller over at Federal News Radio has an <a href="http://federalnewsradio.com/?nid=35&sid=1625260">update</a>:
Digital Government
GSA awards two more contracts for secure Internet service
AT&T and Qwest join Trusted Internet Connection initiative under Networx contract.
Digital Government
Obama CIO goes on leave after scandal at former office
Vivek Kundra has not been implicated, but will remain on leave until more is known about his former colleagues' alleged schemes to defraud the D.C. government.
Digital Government
Kundra not implicated in bribery sting but faces uncertain future
Former government officials say it may be 'unfair' but realistic that Kundra's position as Obama's federal CIO could be questioned because of FBI investigation.
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