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.
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