Modernization

Bush to name DOD acquisition, technology deputy

The president intends to nominate James Finley.

People

OMB sets new e-gov goals

A report showing that some targets were not met in 2005 outlines new standards for 2006.

People

IRS to cut back phone service

The agency plans to reduce the number of hours its toll-free phone service is available from 15 to 12 hours a day.

Digital Government

House member wants SBA administrator to resign

Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-N.Y.) said Hector Barreto has failed to help small businesses in the Gulf Coast region.

Digital Government

Travel cards to require credit checks

A new policy states that credit checks will help ensure that employees use federal travel cards responsibly.

Modernization

Citizens warm to fed Web sites

The ACSI aggregate e-government satisfaction score for 2005 was 2.5 percent higher than a year ago.

People

IRS to update modernization plan

New strategy, to be released in March 2006, will emphasize short-term impact and long-term investments.

People

CIO Council delivers EVM policy framework

The CIO Council documents serve as a model framework by providing agencies with the major components of an EVM policy.

Modernization

Security, funding concerns slow IPv6 transition

Juniper IPv6 Summit features status reports and highlights approaching 2008 deadline.

Digital Government

Comprehensive bill tackles immigration problems

Bill would establish a verification system for employers to check an employee’s immigration status through Social Security Administration and Homeland Security Department records.

People

IRS to tackle $311B tax gap in 2006

The IRS Oversight Board acknowledges challenges in fiscal 2006 as it faces a gap between paid and owed taxes.

People

Davis: Is Project BioShield meeting goals?

The congressman wants to know where HHS' program to further measures against bioterrorism stands.