Digital Government
Agencies on track for move to Networx
Report reviews six plans for impending transition to the federal government's largest-ever telecommunications contract.
Digital Government
Lawmakers question GSA nominee over Sun Microsystems deal
Jim Williams denies charges he was involved in pressuring procurement shop into awarding contract extension.
Digital Government
Census considers a smaller role for decennial count contractor
A final estimate putting the cost of canvassing and field office support at $988 million could cause the agency to limit Harris Corp's involvement.
Digital Government
OMB cuts number of IT projects on high-risk list
Agency also reports significant drop in projects on management watch list.
Modernization
Progress mixed on tracking IT equipment
Agencies are taking proactive approach to IT asset management, but lack proper funding.
Digital Government
GAO: Indian Health Service concealed the loss of millions of dollars in missing IT equipment
Officials forged documents to cover up missing equipment, including laptops containing Social Security numbers and medical information.
Digital Government
Decennial census could cost billions more
GAO says 2010 estimate fails to account for all operations and is not accurate.
Cybersecurity
DHS behind schedule in developing biosurveillance programs
Two programs to detect and prevent naturally occurring diseases or those caused by a terrorist attack are months behind schedule.
Digital Government
Technology lacking to scan cargo pallets on planes
TSA tells Congress it plans to check shipments before they are packed and sent to airports.
Digital Government
Billing problems to third-party insurers plague VA
Systems failure to track payments bring into question $1.7 billion in unbilled services, GAO says.
Digital Government
File sharing's threat to agency data is growing, analysts say
Solutions include monitoring traffic and enforcing policies that forbid downloading peer-to-peer software.
Digital Government
IRS develops system to combat tax-related fraud
Indicator system and assistance unit aim to help taxpayers, but the agency will still be unable to track the extent of identity theft.
Digital Government
Census re-examines using Internet for 2010 count
After years of arguing with Congress against providing an online method to submit information, the bureau is back to seriously studying the option.
Digital Government
IG: State Department passport system wide open
Poor security policies and lack of clear disciplinary actions allow unauthorized users to view personal information in files.
Digital Government
Census receives $210 million in emergency funding for 2010 count
The money will cover extra costs the bureau will incur due to its decision not to use handheld computers to support the decennial census.
Digital Government
Generation Y seeks more interaction with government online
Report says younger citizens rely on blogs and social networking tools for information.
Digital Government
Coast Guard shows off first high-tech cutter
Public tour aims to demonstrate modernization contract is on track, but GAO says problems remain.
Digital Government
Presidential transition could put a damper on federal IT spending
Unsettled economy and wartime bills also putting the pinch on agency budgets, industry report says.
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