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Take it to the bank
Federal regulators put massive new financial reporting system to work.
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GovPay adopts shared-services provider model
As OMB continues finalizing rules for how agencies analyze whether they should turn over control of their financial-management systems to a public or private shared-services provider, GovWorks, because of its automated GovPay system, would seem to be an option.
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Air traffic control on the fire line
The U.S. Forest Service’s Web-based tracking system and Google’s 3-D imagery help make fighting wildfires safer and more efficient.
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Case files travel lighter, faster
The Social Security Administration’s Electronic Disability System hastens benefits to the disabled while reducing a tremendous case backlog.<@SM>
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EIV keeps data secure but accessible
When HUD project manager David Sandler and Nicole Faison, director of HUD’s Office of Public Housing, led the team that developed the Enterprise Income Verification System, they made sure that it would use Web-based technology that could be easily accessed across multiple platforms.
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Robert Gellman | @Info.Policy : Government should use DRM sparingly
Application of digital rights management to information in government hands could prevent public access to documents, or prevent agencies from sharing data.
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Wyatt Kash | Editor's Desk: Blog power
President Bush’s signing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act illustrates the importance of the Internet within, and upon, the workings of government.
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How Pa. secures data on the Web
Pennylsvania's Home and Community Services Information System has performed so well for Pennsylvania that other states are borrowing it.<@SM><@SM><@SM>
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Texas port security deal charted by Ciber
A contract to install a harbor management and security solution in Port Freeport, Texas, has been awarded to Ciber Inc.
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GAO: DHS needs to tighten interagency contracting
According to a new report from the Government Accountability Office, the Homeland Security Department is falling short in its management of interagency contracts.
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Military IT support deals awarded to SRA
The Army National Guard and Defense Department has awarded SRA International Inc. a pair of task orders that could be worth more than $200 million.
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GSA reopens contract for digital federal forms
Another high-profile contract by the General Services Administration is being evaluated for the third time after the Government Accountability Office ruled the agency erred in evaluating the bidders’ proposals and making its selection decision.
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GSA seeks enterprisewide management of IT assets
The General Services Administration has released a highly anticipated draft solicitation for small businesses to help the agency streamline and support its IT infrastructure across the agency.
People
Grants LOB migration plans due
The Grants Line of Business Consolidation initiative is requiring agencies to determine when they will migrate to one of three consortia providers. Grants is one of several LOBs with plans to move forward over the next year.
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Lawmakers slam small-business policy-making
Democrats on the House Small Business Committee say Congress has failed in its efforts to help small businesses, specifically citing a lack of action over the last two years.<@SM>
People
OMB’s Schlarman to retire
Glenn Schlarman, who has been in government for 34 years, has announced he is retiring Dec. 1.
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DOD, GAO spar over travel booking system
When fully deployed, the Defense Department estimates that its travel booking system will save $56 million each year in net savings. The Government Accountability Office, however, calls that figure “highly questionable.”
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Doan aims for fiscal efficiency
GSA administrator Lurita Doan said that although many agencies accept budgets that run in the red, this will not be tolerated while she is in charge.<@SM>
People
OMB makes headway on e-gov funding
The Office of Management and Budget believes it has made a significant breakthrough with lawmakers about the benefits of e-government.
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Signed, sealed: Spending database bill is law
President Bush today signed legislation that will require the Office of Management and Budget to oversee a searchable Web site containing data on all sorts of government spending.<@SM>
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