Digital Government
The Circuit
Not only did the Internet perform admirably after the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States, it is now proving to be an excellent investigative tool
Digital Government
Bureau told to plug security gaps
GAO says the Bureau of the Public Debt must protect against unauthorized disclosure of financial information
Digital Government
U.S. not ready for terror
A GAO report finished days before the attacks found gaping holes in the government's ability to combat terrorism
Acquisition
State Department orders LaserVisas
Optical ID card system identifies frequent visitors crossing from Mexico into the United States
Digital Government
HUD software buys 'chaotic'
GAO report says software acquisition weaknesses hurt HUD systems
Digital Government
The Circuit
In the wake of the worst terrorist attacks in U.S. history, the federal government rapidly switched into high gear Sept. 11
Digital Government
Blood-tracking systems fragmented
The military is tapping the Joint Medical Asset Repository to track its blood inventory
People
Three Booz-Allen workers killed
Employees were briefing a client at the Pentagon when hijacked jet plunged into the building
Digital Government
HHS relies on low-tech
Phone and fax play major role in sending medical volunteers, supplies to emergency sites
People
HHS site carries emergency info
HHS became one of the first agencies to use its Web site to deliver crisis information for employees
People
Pay center on alert, on time
Short-staffed National Finance Center aims to deposit paychecks for 500,000 federal workers on time
Digital Government
HHS activates disaster system
Attacks prompt HHS to order the National Disaster Medical System on alert nationwide for the first time
Digital Government
IRS answers the call
Automated system promises prompt, accurate responses to taxpayer queries
People
The online difference
The e-learning marketplace is expected to become an $11 billion industry in the coming years
Digital Government
IRS offers e-payment on taxes
The Internal Revenue Service unveiled its latest electronic service Sept. 6
Acquisition