Acquisition

Postal Service sticks with Northrop Grumman for repairs

Northrop Grumman IT will get $130 million to continue its work for the Postal Service Central Repair Facility.

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Feds get better grades

But management score cards need a boost

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CIOs wrestle with budget priorities

'IT doesn't matter' author sparks debate

Digital Government

Improving regs using tech

Initiative seeks to foster better rules by allowing people to comment online

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Haycock takes the reins

OMB's enterprise architect sets the course for federal IT design

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CIOs need political muscle, panel says

Chief information officers' funding issues and priorities require a legislative partner, regardless of political party, officials declare.

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State CIOs work on IT funding alternatives

The chief information officers plan to work with state legislatures

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Keep your security chin up

Focus on the 'known good state' of a system, a security expert says.

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We matter, CIOs say

But you shouldn't, an author says.

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VA to replace key systems

The agency's acting CIO says it will happen in five years.

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FBI's Trilogy hits snag

The General Services Administration says contractor CSC missed a key delivery date.

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FBI's Trilogy delayed

Computer Sciences Corp. missed a 'critical delivery date.'

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Sourcing scores rise for agencies

Agencies improve in competitive sourcing; OMB still gives many agencies low scores under the President's Management Agenda.

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Programs need ownership, experts say

Agencies should understand what problem the program is trying to solve and what the expectations are for a strong business case.

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Execs call for full-time project managers

At least for really important programs.

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GSA exec to be procurement nominee

David Safavian, GSA's chief of staff, will be nominated for administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, officials said.

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Bomb info goes online

ATF launched a Web-based system for law enforcement agencies to share information about bomb and arson cases.

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DOD: Building a baseline of competency

Agencies seeking qualified project managers and weighing the benefits of certification may want to take a page from the Defense Department's playbook.

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Do your project managers measure

Agencies, tired of wishful thinking, may require management staff to be certified

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Atlanta airport to pilot US-VISIT tech

Foreign travelers to Atlanta this week will be the first to test the new entry/exit system for tracking visitors.