People
Former CIO Hobbs to coach federal executives
As a coach for the Council for Excellence in Government's Leadership Fellows Program, Ira Hobbs will guide participants through a yearlong personal and professional development curriculum.
People
OMB tries new tactic for fixing financial reporting problems
CFOs and IGs lead new effort to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
Digital Government
Commerce to seek small biz to aid financials upgrade
The contractor would help develop a comprehensive strategy and road map to analyze options for financial management support.
People
Treasury selects new FinCEN director
James Freis Jr. replaces Robert Werner, who left FinCEN in December 2006 for the private sector.
People
OMB: Agencies slowly improving financial management
A joint effort by OMB, chief financial officers and the inspectors general could bring further improvements, says OMB controller Linda Combs.
Cybersecurity
VA said lagging on data security improvements
The agency has taken steps to reduce security weaknesses, but it has not carried out recommendations made by its inspector general or the GAO, House panel told.
People
GPO to look at new composition system technologies
GPO will need technologies that modernize data input, content, formatting and user interfaces, and integrate with its Future Digital System.
People
Feds whittle down improper payments
Medicare program is biggest beneficiary of data matching, better internal controls.
Digital Government
Hill presents alternative LOB strategy
CRS report suggests slowing OMB’s financial management initiative to demonstrate results.
People
HUD creates online housing locator for disaster assistance
The locator lets users set search criteria to locate available housing in a one-stop shop environment.
People
GAO: NASA should tie award fees to desired outcomes
The agency has developed guidance for use of cost-plus-award contracts but does not always adhere to its approach, the Government Accountability Office said.
Digital Government
President approves stopgap funding for 2007
The $463.5 billion continuing resolution will fund federal operations for the remainder of fiscal 2007.
People
GAO: IRS modernization still needs improvement
The agency has yet to implement some controls and capabilities related to requirements, development and management, and post-implementation reviews of its BSM program.
Digital Government
Senate approves stopgap funding for 2007
President Bush must sign the measure into law by midnight tonight, when the temporary continuing resolution expires.
People
GAO: FAA needs to shore up data-driven safety programs
The agency does a better job of collecting and analyzing data, but it must do more, because the volume of air traffic is expected to rise greatly, a GAO report states.
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