People

DOD moves to limit excessive pass-through costs

An interim rule seeks to limit contractor charges for subcontracted work.

Digital Government

Networx transition still slow

Officials say fair opportunity requirements and other factors are slowing progress in moving services to new network contracts.

Modernization

Vendor assailed for unfair marketing

Encryption company accused of using government assessments that don’t exist.

People

New DISA chief lauds scholarship recipients

Navy Rear Adm. Elizabeth Hight today praised 17 high school students who received AFCEA scholarships.

People

Agencies improve PMA scorecards

Almost half of agencies rated green, the highest possible score, on their current status rankings.

People

GSA schedule certificate program launched

A certification program for GSA schedule professionals is intended to signify expertise and a commitment to professionalism.

Digital Government

Panel takes up price reduction clause

An advisory panel considering ways to improve the multiple award schedule contract system heard about price reductions at its inaugural meeting.

People

Patent Office CIO to resign

Deputy CIO Deborah Diaz will serve as acting CIO until the agency hires a replacement.

Digital Government

Joint Forces Command wins architecture award

DOD and AFEI honored individuals and teams involved in DOD enterprise architecture projects.

Digital Government

DOD's Wisnosky: EA needs notation

Official urges the development of common "primitives" to advance enterprise architecture.

People

OMB: Agencies HSPD-12 postings improve

Agencies are doing better at posting HSPD-12 information for public viewing, but improvements are still needed, OMB finds.

Digital Government

Survey: Agencies not ready for IPv6 deadline

As the June deadline for upgrading to IPv6 nears, a survey reveals that only a third of agencies are confident they will comply.

People

OMB: Fewer programs on risk lists

19 percent drop in high-risk programs reflects management improvements.

People

OMB trims risk lists for IT programs

The Office of Management and Budget has released revised lists of programs the agency considers at risk; they show some reductions.

Digital Government

New York adds to services technology

The city government is adding online components to its "311" services.

People

IRMCO awards honor public service

Two awards programs during IRMCO recognize IT innovation in service to citizens.

People

Lines of business initiatives move ahead

Providers and customers discuss effective strategies at IRMCO.

People

Government 2.0 presents global opportunity

At IRMCO, information managers from around the world described their experiences with Web 2.0.

People

IRMCO honors management work

One person, one team win 2008 IRMCO awards.

People

Generation gaps challenge managers

Smoothing over the differences between workers of different ages requires understanding, IRMCO audience learns.