Digital Government

Con artists exploit the Recovery Act

At least 270,000 Americans have been victimized by scams promising free government grants, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

Digital Government

Government outlines plan for contractor performance database

Contracting officials would be required to check the new Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System before signing high-value deals.

Digital Government

Panel to probe contractor systems, subcontracting arrangements

Commission on Wartime Contracting will hold hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday looking into issues that emerged during research for an interim report.

Digital Government

Stimulus guidance calls for more detailed reporting

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Digital Government

Recovery.gov gears up for a makeover

Stimulus oversight panel will issue a request for proposal for IT vendors in the coming weeks.

Digital Government

Private sector zips past government in Recovery Act tracking

One company already has built a Web site it claims tracks all federal, state and local stimulus spending.

Digital Government

Senators disappointed with stimulus-tracking site

Watchdog pledges to gather advice for improving Recovery.gov through an electronic town hall meeting and independent review.