Digital Government
White House plans to knock out tax relief extension
But if it does pass, IRS will have to update its systems, causing delays in tax return and refund processing.
People
IGs, CIOs team on IT security
Collaboration — instead of antagonism — improves outcome for FISMA compliance.
Digital Government
No break in appropriations logjam
With Bush and Congress at loggerheads, agencies face an extended budget freeze.
People
White House to demand better program performance
Clay Johnson said an executive order will make program chiefs more accountable, and OMB will create performance assessment councils at every agency.
Digital Government
White House, Congress clash over Labor-HHS bill
Bush is threatening to veto the spending bill, but he would sign the VA spending bill if Congress sends it to him separately, he said.
People
IRS expands CGI work on tax compliance
The company, working under a $10 million contract, will provide support and maintenance to the IRS’ Filing and Payment Compliance system implementation.
People
IG: IRS sees some payoff from taxpayer database
The IRS used the Customer Account Data Engine to accurately post data to 11 million taxpayer accounts but was not able to handle another 22 million returns as originally planned, according to an IG report.
Digital Government
House, Senate panel approves combined spending bills
Both appropriations bills exceed President Bush's request for fiscal 2008.
People
FAA outsourcing raises concern
Plan for greater reliance on contractors is a challenge for the National Airspace System
Digital Government
GAO and IGs find agency grant tracking is unreliable
Agencies using a one-size-fits-all audit approach have been unable to accurately track how grantees spend federal funds.That is the conclusion of the Government Accountability Office and the President’s Council on Integrity and Efficiency after they reviewed samples of agency audits.The PCIE is comprised of the inspectors general of several major federal agencies.“The PCIE report presents compelling evidence that a serious problem with single audit quality continues to exist,” said Jeanette Franzel, GAO’s director of financial…
People
GAO: Infrastructure plans lack cybersecurity strategy
Of the 17 sectors, IT and communications had the strongest plans, said GAO's David Powner, and the agriculture, food and commercial sectors had the weakest.
People
Bush nominates former governor as USDA secretary
If the Senate confirms him, Ed Schafer would replace Mike Johanns, who left the department in September.
People
President names new VA secretary
Former Surgeon General James Peake's nomination goes to the Senate for approval.
People
OPM expands functions of labor agreement database
Users can now search the site using key words and create reports from available information.
People
Treasury's comptroller plans system to track bank reports
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency wants the system to make the most of electronically capturing data for application processing, support a flexible workflow, maintain critical records, and monitor and report on corporate applications and notices.
Digital Government
Justice explains C&A approach
Agencies are close to consensus on standards for security certification and accreditation
People
Program managers are also security managers
Federal program managers are reminded to protect data
People
FDA plans standards, automation for drug submissions
As part of a five-year IT plan, the agency aims to create a modernized infrastructure to better support electronic processes.
People
ODNI tests Justice security control application
The goal is to help agencies improve their IT security by revitalizing the C&A process to comply with the Federal Information Security Management Act.
People
Bush to nominate new FAA chief
Robert Sturgell is currently deputy and acting administrator at the agency.
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