People

Staving off brain drain with a video camera

Also, Hurricane Katrina helped GAO learn to work more efficiently using a Web portal.

Digital Government

Panel says geospatial business line in flux

Many details have yet to be determined, experts said.

People

Not taxing: E-filing breaks record

As of last week, the number of e-filed returns was higher than last year's yearlong total.

People

GSA seeks input on E-Gov Travel RFP

The agency is seeking data capture and business intelligence technology for the government's travel booking system.

People

IRS names new chief of staff

Kathy Petronchak will help IRS commissioner oversee operations and plan programs.

Modernization

IRS wants info on IT services

Responses are due May 1.

People

GSA regions struggle to generate revenues

Internal figures show regions earning far less in IT Solutions business than planned so far this year

Digital Government

Critics of proposed IRS rule raise privacy concerns

E-File, other technologies draw new attention to taxpayers’ rights

Digital Government

GSA, OMB want info on budget-related line of business

Comments are due by 5 p.m. May 5.

People

Bibb: GSA focused on critical issues

Loss of revenue, reorganization issues and improving relations with Congress are among the most important topics for the agency's survival, acting administrator tells colleagues.

People

Experts say data management is crucial

A roundtable discussion focuses on how managing information properly can help agencies.

Digital Government

Officials seek info on lines of business

GSA and OMB issued RFIs on the Geospatial and the Information Technology Infrastructure Optimization Initiative business lines.

Acquisition

Senate approves GSA reorg

The agency can proceed with formation of the Federal Acquisition Service.

People

OPM pitches public service

OPM director says agencies must accommodate a new generation of nontraditional federal employees

People

Lawmakers turn to IT for grant accountability

Bill proposes a database to provide transparency in the grant-making process

People

Bush nominates new GSA administrator

Senate approval still needed before GSA can move forward with its reorganization plan

People

'Where's My Refund?' Users flock to find out

The IRS reports record visits to that area of its Web site.

People

IG praises IRS division

A report states that the Business Systems Development organization is working well.

People

Legislation would put grant info on Web

A bill introduced in the House would establish a public database to track federal grants.

People

SBA IG gets Senate confirmation

The Senate confirmed Eric M. Thorson as inspector general for the Small Business Administration.