People

E-gov scores stabilize

In the second quarter, nine agencies' President's Management Agenda score card ratings fell, but three improved their scores in the third quarter.

People

More people should e-file, Senate panel says

The Senate Appropriations Committee wants 80 percent of tax returns e-filed to the IRS by 2007.

Modernization

IPv6 looms on the horizon

The Social Security Administration is ahead of the pack as agencies get ready for the transition

People

Senate gives $5M to E-Government Fund

It matches President Bush's request, while the House had lowered the amount to $3 million.

Digital Government

Senate tacks GSA modernization to appropriations bill

A one-sentence section would allow GSA to merge its separate funds into a single pool.

Modernization

GAO: Agencies lag in IPv6 transition

Only 13 agencies have developed a plan to test for compatibility and interoperability with their current systems, GAO found.

People

OMB catalogs enterprise architecture policies

Scattered policies and guidance hinder cross-agency initiatives, agency says

People

CIOs, CFOs must collaborate, panel says

As financial management systems evolve, their roles are becoming more intertwined, IAC/ACT panel participants said.

People

Senators advocate database on federal funding

A new bill would create a resource for the public to see how the government uses taxpayer money.

People

Web site offers info on regulations

Small businesses can find out about taxes, paperwork and agency contacts.

People

IRS, Senate committee at odds over contract

The Senate Finance Committee says the Electronic Fraud Detection System is inaccurate and has wasted millions of dollars.

People

GAO, OMB disagree on high-risk projects oversight

The watchdog agency said OMB should apply consistent standards to problem projects, but OMB said some flexibility is essential.

Cybersecurity

OMB: Report all breaches within an hour

After hacks at several government agencies, the agency has revised its policy.

People

Small businesses wait for DOD dollars

GAO finds that late payments are more the rule than the exception.

People

Do Alaskan companies freeze out competitors?

Congress hears complaints, defense of ANC advantages.

People

Senate committee questions e-gov ROI

The Senate Appropriations Committee states that the Bush administration's initiatives are vague and the savings uncertain.

People

Senator blocks GSA modernization bill

Jim Jeffords (I-Vt.) has placed a formal hold in the Senate, seeking to add new "green" provisions to the House bill.

People

OMB creates EA catalog

The Federal Transition Framework consolidates various guidance and policies into a single source.

People

Gonzalez becomes IRS' acting CIO

The deputy CIO takes over in acting capacity as Grams leaves the agency.

People

IRS modernization has mixed results, audit shows

Treasury's IG for tax administration said the Business Systems Modernization project faces four major challenges.