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The Clinger-Cohen Act, 10 Years Later: Becoming Enterprise Architects
In part three of our four-part series on the landmark law overhauling information technology procurement, we look at the how the implementation of the act was affected by the effort to develop a Federal Enterprise Architecture.
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House committee pushes changes to IT security law
Agency CIOs could receive new authority for enforcement.
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DHS names permanent privacy officer
Hugo Teufel will oversee compliance and protection of personal information.
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Oversight agencies squabble over list of high-risk IT projects
GAO seeks a consistent, structured process for updating the list, while OMB argues for more flexibility.
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Panel moves to tighten data security for veterans
Bill would require the VA secretary to hire an outside agency to conduct a risk analysis after security breaches.
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Proposed database would track federal spending
House and Senate bills differ in whether contracts would be included in addition to grants.
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VA chief opposes making CIO an undersecretary
A House committee approved a bill Thursday elevating the IT chief's status.
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VA’s top lawyer resigns
General counsel’s memorandums on attempts to centralize authority over IT security had engendered criticism.
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OPM prepares legislation allowing agencies to require telework
Employees and managers are responsible for securing information and property when working offsite, official says.
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VA panel to move data breach bill
Measure contains notification requirements and language on credit-monitoring services.
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The Clinger-Cohen Act, 10 Years Later: Measuring Efficiency
In part two of our four-part series on the landmark law overhauling information technology procurement, we look at the difficulty of gauging efficiency in IT acquisition.
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GSA financial situation worse than predicted
Internal documents show the Federal Technology Service was $104 million in the hole as of June 30.
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OMB publishes online catalog of IT guidelines
Catalog consolidates cross-agency information on technology policy in one spot.
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Departing DHS privacy officer says she had support from top
Maureen Cooney, a career official who held the job on an acting basis, had previously signaled she would leave government after a 20-year career.
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Failure of digital detection system allows millions in tax fraud
The IRS said it has paid up to $300 million in fraudulent claims for the 2006 season because a new detection system wasn't in place in time.
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Technology cited as key to detection of immigration fraud
Complex reform bill passed by Senate would make system more vulnerable to abuse, critics say.
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OMB steps up data security reporting requirements
Agencies now must report suspected, as well as confirmed, incidents that put personal information at risk.
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Report critical of administration’s info-sharing efforts
Policies need to be established to ensure officials feel that they can safely share information without negative repercussions on their careers, report says.
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Democratic senators criticize administration's cybersecurity efforts
Failure to fill Cabinet-level cybersecurity post at the Homeland Security Department in a timely manner is reckless, senator says.
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