Modernization
GAO: DHS lacks strategy to consolidate financial systems
The department wants its component agencies to use one of two financial management systems, but it doesn't have a detailed strategy for systems integration, GAO reports.
Cybersecurity
Justice breaks 1-hour rule
Agency’s security officials will comply, but some say reporting rule is impractical.
People
Treasury shifted HSPD-12 path on audit findings, report shows
Auditors persuaded IRS, which leads the HSPD-12 effort for Treasury, to conform to GSA's shared approach because IRS had lagged in meeting milestones on its own.
People
GSA's Carleton selected as HHS CIO
He replaces Charles Havekost who resigned from the department earlier this month.
Acquisition
OPM to move on Financial Management LOB competition
The agency will issue an RFI next month on its plans to acquire a single integrated accounting and procurement system.
Cybersecurity
SSA wants stronger safeguards for SSNs
The agency's IG urged lawmakers to pass legislation limiting the use and collection of Social Security numbers.
People
VA climbs out of a hornet's nest
Data security became a top priority at VA in the past year, but officials acknowledge that more work — much more — remains to be done.
Digital Government
2009 will be big year for IRS
The IRS is working to reach its goal of having 80 percent of returns filed electronically.
Acquisition
Government buys bulk encryption
SmartBuy contracts could help many agencies afford better data security.
Acquisition
10 SmartBuy encryption contracts awarded
The government will save as much as $73 million through cost avoidance during the agreements and could accelerate standard data security on mobile devices.
Modernization
Treasury office ready for enterprise approach to IT
The department issued an RFP on integrating disparate systems and examining approaches for business system development at its Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
People
USDA names acting CIO
The department shuffles other CIO spots, including making Bob Suda acting deputy CIO.
Cybersecurity
OPM sees green on clearances
Officials credit increased oversight for shrinking lengthy clearance times.
Cybersecurity
VA climbs out of a hornet's nest
Data security became a top priority at VA in the past year, but officials acknowledge that more work — much more — remains to be done.
Modernization
Treasury to extend TCS
The department will extend the contract with Northrop Grumman IT pending a competitive award of a follow-on contract under Networx.
People
USDA CIO Combs to leave
He has been chief information officer at the department since he replaced Scott Charbo in 2005.
People
SmartBuy encryption award to be available to states
GSA and DOD expect to award their selection for encryption products for mobile data security under the program June 15.
People
FBI plans to integrate nationwide gang data
The technology would include a Signs, Symbols and Terminology database that identifies the characteristics of gangs.
Acquisition
Education says, ‘Do it all’
Department’s EDUCATE procurement will make contractors shoulder more IT risk.
Cybersecurity
Agencies face SSN scrubdown
OMB says agencies must stop the practice of using SSNs as unique personal identifiers.
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