People
Obama CTO may lack sufficient influence
Without policy-making and budget authority, the new chief technology officer position may not be as effective as hoped, former federal executives said.
Digital Government
Auditors: IRS slow to fix security weaknesses
TIGTA and GAO report that the tax agency continues to put confidentiality and access to an increasing volume of taxpayer data at risk.
People
OMB nominee Orszag said he will use IT to improve performance
President-elect Barack Obama’s OMB director would also strengthen information technology use to deliver services and make contracting and acquisition more efficient.
Digital Government
Agencies reduce some payment errors; but overall rate rises
Although some improper payments have been cut, the overall percentage has risen as the government measures more programs, a report by OMB says.
People
Obama CTO may lack policy authority
One CTO candidate reportedly turned down the job because it would not include the power to set policy, according to published accounts.
Digital Government
Voinovich to retire in 2010
Ohio senator and federal workforce reformer decides against seeking another term.
Digital Government
OMB names four agencies as security LOB centers
The Information Systems Security Line of Business expands to offer FISMA certification and accreditation services across the government.
People
Power positions: Federal positions on the front lines
A small number of politically appointed agency executives will set and enforce President-elect Barack Obama's policy and management initiatives.
People
CPO pick signals emphasis on accountability
President-elect Barack Obama’s creation of a chief performance officer probably in the White House means he’s serious about pushing agencies to perform better, be accountable and transparent, and deliver significant results, say experts in federal management.
People
A high-tech answer to health care frare fraud
Data analysis aids in finding abuses of Medicare’s rapid payment system.
People
New marching orders
As a new president takes the Oval Office, federal agencies prepare for policy and priority shifts.
People
Final Bush-era cards show more green
The last President’s Management Agenda score card for the Bush administration showed more instances of success, as agencies have steadily achieved results in several performance categories.
Digital Government
More agencies get high marks on latest PMA scorecard
OMB's latest scores show agencies became more accountable through the Bush administration.
People
Breaking News: Obama names first CPO
Nancy Killefer was chosen today to be the nation's first chief performance officer, a job designed to bring more accountability to government agencies.
Digital Government
Panel: IG recommendations could have saved $26 billion
Democratic staff members of the House Government Reform and Oversight Committee say agencies did not implement 13,000 suggestions of inspectors general during the Bush adminsitration.
Cybersecurity
CIO Council panel details functions
The committee will focus on helping agencies implement the Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative.
Digital Government
Treasury must finalize privacy policies, auditors say
The recently established privacy office consolidates data protection functions and should help the agency fulfill its requirements.
Cybersecurity
GAO: DOD needs to improve security clearance timeliness, quality
The Defense Department continues to reduce the number of days required to process security clearances, but it probably won’t meet the 60-day goal next year.
People
Transition Watch: Human resources officers face familiar, new challenges
In addition to recruiting and retaining talented employees, agency chief human capital officers must integrate and manage a blended workforce and bolster federal leadership.
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