Digital Government
HHS unifying IT systems, services
The Department of Health and Human Services has drawn up a master plan for bringing new order to information technology systems and services across its 13 divisions.
People
CIOs: Politics not prompting e-gov
Officials at the CIO Summit say advances in technology are driving the wave of government change
Digital Government
BLM taps instant info
Centralized information system brings management aid, culture change at the Bureau of Land Management
People
EPA easing flow of data
The Environmental Protection Agency has launched an initiative to improve the flow of information among federal and state agencies that collect environmental data and the organizations that provide it.
People
CIOs: Going the way of the dinosaur?
Top management is looking for someone well-versed in business strategies as well as technology architectures
People
Work force tops CIOs' worries
Information technology staffing remains a top concern among government chief information officers, according to a recent survey. But that does not mean CIOs are ready to turn their work over to private contractors.
People
IRS revving up online efforts
The Internal Revenue Service is stepping up its campaign to move nearly every aspect of the tax return business online in the next several years.
Digital Government
Treasury baiting better financial data
Treasury is encouraging its bureaus to take more care in producing financial data by giving them access to the department's financial analysis tools
People
For Success, the Top-Down Approach Isn't Enough
To build an e-government, you need e-workers. That is the simple premise of an ambitious proposal put forward last month by U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.).
Digital Government
Changing the Rules of the Game
Solving a crime can be like playing the board game Clue: The key is to take lists of names, weapons and places and find the links among them, creating new leads or a short list of suspects to track down.
People
Study Finds Florida Should Hone IT Use
Florida needs to take a hard look at how it uses technology to deliver services via the Internet and to conduct business internally, according to a report issued by the IT Florida task force.
Digital Government
Regional Links Could Multiply CopLink's Crime-Fighting Power
The Phoenix police know that criminals rarely respect political boundaries.
Digital Government
Records: The More Public, the Better
The concept of public records is one of the underpinnings of a democracy. So what happens when they really become public?
Digital Government
Connecticut Follows Every Dollar
Connecticut has developed a World Wide Web site to give taxpayers and policy-makers unprecedented information on how the state spends the money it borrows through bonds.
Digital Government
Hoosiers Have Say in Web Site Design
Indiana is giving its Hoosiers an opportunity to contribute to a redesign of the state's World Wide Web site.
People
Montana shines light on shady dealings
Employers can check the rap sheets on prospective employees
Digital Government
Tucson Seeks Innovative Tech Proposals
Tucson, Ariz., is asking its agencies and other community organizations to come up with innovative ways to make small investments in telecommunications or Internet technology that have lasting benefits for the city. Tucson's Telecommunications Policy and Advisory Committee (Telepac) plans to award $30,000 in grants this year, with each grant possibly worth up to $10,000.
Digital Government
The State and Local 50: A Call for Nominations
People know failure when they see it in the information technology field: IT projects frequently come in over budget, off schedule or not at all.
Digital Government
Task Force Casts Vote Against Online Elections
Although millions of dollars of business is moving to the Internet, the idea of allowing people to vote online from their home or office computer remains a distant prospect, according to a California task force report.
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