People
Congress mulls new rules on protecting personal data
Government workers probably wish it happened earlier, but support is finally growing for federal regulation of personal information held by private companies. In February, Bank of America Corp. lost personal data, including Social Security numbers, for 1.2 million federal charge card holders.
People
Finally, some headway in the battle for Internet security?
The latest report on Internet security from Symantec Corp. identified a couple of positive trends in the last half of 2004.
People
SmartBuy picks up portfolio management
The General Services Administration earlier this month added portfolio management software to its growing list of enterprise license agreements.
People
OMB opens eye to consolidating budget, records and other functions
The Office of Management and Budget says groups either have started or will start analyzing four new areas for functions that are common across all agencies.
People
E-gov projects hire some help to get the word out
<a href= "http://www.grants.gov/">GovBenefits.gov</a> doesn’t have a name that resonates with the public, like IRS Free-File or Disaster Management.
People
Automated system at HHS recycles data for many uses
The Health and Human Services Department has created a growing repository of data it can, at the push of a button, use and reuse for a variety of reports.
People
Marines prefer own HR system
The Marine Corps will not migrate to the Defense Department’s Integrated Military Human Resources System until DOD can prove DIMHRS is superior to the Corps’ own personnel and pay system.
People
OMB to resolve governance issues with grant initiatives
On the heels of a critical assessment of federal grants management, the Office of Management and Budget is trying to fix governance issues in the Grants Line of Business Consolidation project..
People
Agencies get a head start on protecting patient data
Federal health care providers have an advantage over their private counterparts in fulfilling new requirements taking effect this week to secure patient information.
People
New group to promote telework
Congressional pressure has done little to spur agency managers to boost the number of employees who telework, according to a new study released this month by CDW Government Inc.
People
Army plans to automate some forms by fall
By fall, the Army will automate its first forms applications to run over a single, integrated system.
People
As secure Linux goes mainstream, Common Criteria becomes an issue
IBM Corp. plans to seek Common Criteria certification this year for Security Enhanced Linux, marking the first such evaluation for this module of the open-source operating system.
People
CISO Exchange falters over format and fees
Three days after forming as an advisory board with congratulations all around, the newly created Chief Information Security Officers Exchange stumbled, as its co-chairman, Rep. Tom Davis (R-Va.), said he was having second thoughts.
People
OMB issues draft ID card guidelines
The Office of Management and Budget wants to set an 18-month timeline for agencies to implement an interoperable employee identification card.
People
Justice delays multiagency wireless net
The federal government has delayed its schedule and changed its requirements for a multibillion-dollar makeover of federal wireless voice and data communications.
People
Poor grades can mask progress in complex IT environments, such as DHS
The Homeland Security Department has received an F on the last two computer security report cards issued by the House Government Reform Committee, prompting chairman Tom Davis (R-Va.) to warn that “DHS needs to get its house in order.”
People
OMB finishing guidance on how grants management will work
The agencies managing the Grants Management Line of Business Consolidation initiative are finalizing the governance model and the way shared-service centers will work.
People
Postal Service’s HR system, Grants.gov honored by federal councils
In streamlining its human resources management processes, the Postal Service is showing just how a shared service approach can be successful.
People
GSA to test e-authentication tools
The General Services Administration will set up a lab under the E-Authentication e-government initiative to test commercial products that perform certificate validation services.
People
Accenture: E-gov yet to live up to its potential
E-government initiatives have been effective, but they haven't met all expectations, says the head of Accenture’s government group.
Almost There!
Help us tailor content specifically for you: