Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Defense: Open source software is more secure, yes more, than commercial code
Publicly available code has fewer security holes because more programmers work on the free programs than the number writing proprietary programs for commercial firms.
Oversight
Managers discourage agencies from solo IT shopping
Contracting officers can save time and money by taking advantage of governmentwide arrangements, procurement conference panelists say.
Oversight
Postal Service eyes options beyond layoffs and buyouts
Agency is looking at adding retail and other services to boost revenue.
Defense
Gates-Holder letter might provide political cover for senators
The Cabinet secretaries oppose an appropriations bill amendment that would block funds for trying suspected terrorists in federal courts.
Oversight
Acting GSA chief says agency is gaining clout
Recovery Act implementation and green government efforts have put GSA at the forefront of the White House’s agenda.
Oversight
New alliance hopes to spur new talent in procurement field
Strategic Partnership on Acquisition Recruitment Coalition to focus outreach on university students.
Oversight
Negotiators race the clock to finish spending legislation
Five of 12 appropriations bills have been sent to President Obama.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: White House's online contests for federal employees have roots in Virginia
The commonwealth asked employees for ideas to streamline government and used the Web to post metrics for how public services are performing.
Oversight
Budget chief says administration is ‘changing the culture in Washington’
In NYU speech, OMB director cites contracting reform and weapons systems cuts as steps to curb excessive government spending.
Defense
Analysts: Ethics probe won't imperil Defense earmarks
Investigation of appropriators' ties to a now-defunct lobbying group is unlikely to affect the fiscal 2010 Defense spending bill, observers say.
Oversight
Think Small
Beware of sweeping conclusions about the results of Tuesday’s three high-profile elections.
Oversight
Wartime commission scrutinizes contractors’ role in Iraq drawdown
Defense audit agency says KBR already is wasting millions of dollars by not decreasing its workforce in response to troop withdrawals.
Defense
Senator details plan for cybersecurity director
Susan Collins, R-Maine, wants position based at the Homeland Security Department, not in White House.
Oversight
States report saving 640,000 jobs through Recovery Act
Data from states and local municipalities includes $150 billion in grants, loans and contracts.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Compliance focus is hampering cybersecurity, critics say
OMB urged to update federal security standards to better detect network vulnerabilities and keep up with new threats.
Defense
Lawmakers cry foul over Defense procurement debacle
Nobody's happy about the latest development in the high-stakes contest to build aerial refueling tankers for the Air Force.
Oversight
Lieberman sees need for cybersecurity czar
Senator say his bill would not give the Homeland Security Department the power to place mandates on the private sector.
Oversight
18,000 employees accept Postal Service buyout
The next deadline for the $15,000 voluntary separation package is Oct. 31.
Defense
Airport screening systems are not well tested, says GAO
Risk assessments of passenger screening devices are unreliable, according to watchdog.
Oversight