People
Stolen VA laptop caught in safety net
Department’s mobile data security policies and practices prevented information breach.
People
Evans: Users would miss improvements from e-gov
Before e-government, it was challenging for individuals to access federal services, and it was more expensive for agencies to deliver them.
Digital Government
OMB: Security incidents jumped in 2007
The increase in unauthorized access is due mainly to reporting required now for all instances where personally identifiable information may have been revealed, a new report states.
Digital Government
OMB: Nonstandard isn’t OK
A new memo brings the government a step closer to having uniform financial standards.
People
4 studies in collaboration — Case 4: MAX Federal Community
Budget managers do their number crunching in a collegial online workplace.
People
Howard to leave HUD for NRC
Patrick Howard, chief information security officer at the department, will join the Nuclear Regulatory Commission as head of its new Computer Security Office.
People
VA fills out security staff with CISO
Jaren Doherty was the chief information security officer at HHS and NIH.
People
Panel: Management agenda in feds' hands
When the Bush administration leaves office, career federal employees will be crucial for maintaining agencies' progress toward better program management, experts say.
Acquisition
Education Department in market for security tools
The department wants software for two-factor authentication that it can use with many online applications, including Federal Student Aid.
People
Government accountants: Taxpayers distrust federal financial reporting
Some taxpayers say accurate government financial information is important, can influence votes.
Digital Government
Treasury, OMB assemble brief on fiscal challenges
Document, program explain government and corporate finances.
People
VA to use IT to speed disability benefits
The Veterans Affairs Department plans to implement information technology and business process improvements recommended by IBM.
Digital Government
DOT to release RFI to develop networked roads, cars
The Transportation Department plans program to develop networked highways.
People
VA makes headway in managing IT
Representatives of the Veterans Affairs Department and the Government Accountability Office met with lawmakers to discuss VA's progress in better managing its IT development and assets.
Digital Government
USDA wants to make geospatial data easier to share
The Farm Service Agency's systems are outdated, allow only limited access and make it difficult to share information, according to USDA's RFI.
People
FAA faces management, technical, funding challenges
The taxing and spending authority for a crucial trust fund will expire soon.
People
Oversight board: IRS can reach e-filing goal of 80 percent by 2012
About 58 percent of taxpayers filed electronically in 2007, board also reports.
Digital Government
Transportation's 2009 budget targets gridlock relief
DOT wants IT funding to upgrade air traffic control system.
Digital Government
Lawmakers say budget underfunds FDA
Four House Democrats are asking an FDA advisory group to provide funding information.
People
VA budget would boost health IT, claims processing
A significant amount of the IT money would go toward implementing an enhanced version of VA's electronic clinical health record system.
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