Tech
IRS drops public-private contest for computer services
Agency will study alternatives to competition that could have encompassed more than 2,000 jobs.
Tech
GSA replaces career leader of policy office with political appointee
Agency spokeswoman says the move is meant to reflect the office’s involvement in presidential management initiatives.
Tech
Agencies urged to improve IT security tests
Agencies do not know for sure whether their technological systems are properly protected, the Government Accountability Office finds.
Defense
Federal information-sharing plan may face hurdles
Proposal would give state and local law enforcement a more direct role in exchanging information.
Tech
Budget stalemate may leave newer e-gov efforts in limbo
The next Congress, led by Democrats, could have an opportunity to undo restrictive language.
Defense
Task force advocates innovation focus in military
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says long-term goal should be not just combating terrorism but leading in science by investing in national security advances.
Defense
Senators take aim at Defense Travel System’s reservation tool
Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., threatens to hold up next year’s Pentagon spending bill if issues with the travel system are not resolved.
Tech
Legislators demand cost estimate for border program
Manager says DHS will give lawmakers a report Dec. 4 laying out the initiative's costs, schedule and deployments.
Tech
Panelists: Combating data theft is not complicated
More than 40 percent of recently reported data breaches were the result of stolen or lost equipment; hacker intrusions are much less frequent.
Tech
Inspector general outlines flaws in border security plan
Initiative is vulnerable to changing schedule and cost estimates, Homeland Security IG says.
Tech
Agencies share secrets for boosting e-gov grades
Transportation Department and Small Business Administration jump from lowest ranking to highest in just a few months.
Tech
Officials eye 50-percent mark on cyber compliance
The most progress has been made in handling personnel security and identifying who is accessing various IT systems.
Tech
IT security measure may founder in lame-duck Senate
Veterans Affairs’ move to consolidate technology operations addresses much of what was in the bill, Senate spokesman says.
Tech
Private sector grows skeptical of IT consolidation efforts
Poor planning and a lack of execution could doom the Office of Management and Budget’s information technology streamlining projects, industry officials say.
Tech
Officials expect congressional oversight of IT to increase
Observers don’t, however, expect drastic changes in government information technology policy.
Tech
Democratic victory may kill surveillance bills
Short, post-election session, could still be "rife with danger," civil rights advocate cautions.
Tech
E-voting glitches give election watchers pause
More than a third of counties are administering elections this year on new equipment, according to a report released this fall.
Management
IRS still planning public-private contest for computer services
Competition could encompass 2,000 jobs, but a request for proposals scheduled to be released last month has been delayed.
Tech
Firm withdraws protest of ID card services contract
GSA officials are weighing how to proceed with next contract for end-to-end services to help agencies meet presidential mandate.
Tech