Tech
E-Gov at Five Years, Part Two: Waiting for Success
The Bush administration made grand promises for its e-government initiatives, but the results have been mixed.
Management
Commerce expands pay-for-performance project
Miami NOAA employees join union expressly to participate in new system.
Defense
FEMA chief wants to meet hiring goals -- and then some
On Katrina’s anniversary, agency still seeks part-time emergency workers on Gulf Coast.
Tech
Agencies ordered to report on FOIA improvement efforts
OMB directs agencies to include assessments of progress in upgrading Freedom of Information Act processes in annual e-government reports.
Tech
E-Gov at Five Years, Part One: A Pivotal Point
Five years after its launch, the Bush administration’s $1 billion electronic government initiative has shown mixed results.
Management
OMB releases update on audit requirements
Changes include new requirements for reporting revisions to prior-year audits.
Tech
Rule would require acquisition officials to plan for Internet upgrade
Proposed regulatory change backs up an OMB requirement that IT procurements incorporate products ready for the next-generation Internet.
Defense
Army Corps takes steps to fix shortcomings exposed by Katrina
Twelve-part plan includes a stronger focus on risk analysis and communication with the public.
Defense
Louisiana parish creeps toward recovery
Progress has been slowed by bureaucratic procedures that would make more sense in everyday circumstances.
Management
Judge skeptical of argument for new trial in Safavian case
Decision to admit e-mail evidence was “close,” judge says.
Defense
Lawmaker asks GAO to probe rail security
Ranking Democrat on the House Homeland Security Committee says TSA is diverting too much funding to airport security.
Tech
Education data breach puts 21,000 student loan borrowers at risk
Incident occurred while a contractor was installing software upgrades on the Web site.
Tech
GSA to centralize the sale of excess government property
Civilian agencies will be required to migrate to central sale centers.
Defense
Chertoff calls for end to ban on deporting Salvadorans
DHS officials say Bush border control effort cannot be implemented effectively with legal loopholes remaining.
Management
Opportunities Abound
New administrator, Lurita Doan, brings energy and a small business perspective to the General Services Administration.
Tech
Panel backs licensing for tax return preparers
IRS should also drop outsourcing initiative and boost funding for assistance services, taxpayer committee recommends.
Defense
DHS alters plans for transportation worker ID program
Facility and vessel owners will not need to install card readers during the first phase.
Tech
Bush orders health agencies to standardize IT systems
Executive order urges agencies that oversee health insurers and medical providers to share quality and price information.
Defense
A year later, Katrina survivors give government low marks
Almost 70 percent give the feds a thumbs-down in new poll.
Management