Tech
OPM prepares legislation allowing agencies to require telework
Employees and managers are responsible for securing information and property when working offsite, official says.
Tech
VA panel to move data breach bill
Measure contains notification requirements and language on credit-monitoring services.
Tech
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.
Tech
GSA financial situation worse than predicted
Internal documents show the Federal Technology Service was $104 million in the hole as of June 30.
Tech
OMB publishes online catalog of IT guidelines
Catalog consolidates cross-agency information on technology policy in one spot.
Tech
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.
Tech
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.
Tech
Technology cited as key to detection of immigration fraud
Complex reform bill passed by Senate would make system more vulnerable to abuse, critics say.
Tech
OMB steps up data security reporting requirements
Agencies now must report suspected, as well as confirmed, incidents that put personal information at risk.
Tech
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.
Tech
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.
Tech
Agencies strive to meet ID card deadline
Plan lacks pieces to integrate systems, details on what shared service centers for issuing cards will look like.
Tech
Wireless tracking technology interests senators
Lawmakers to launch the Radio Frequency Identification Device caucus Thursday.
Tech
Infighting hurt VA data breach response, IG finds
Personal conflicts between a career official and political appointee contributed to poor handling of the incident, report says.
Tech
Report: VA treated data breach with ‘indifference’
Employee responsible for stolen computer equipment was not authorized to take sensitive personal information home, inspector general report says.
Tech
In pandemic, homes could become 'safe havens' for work
OPM issues guidelines for agencies on maintaining operations in the event of a flu outbreak.
Tech
The Clinger-Cohen Act, 10 Years Later: The Five Percent Solution
In part one of our four-part series on the landmark law overhauling information technology procurement, we look at whether or not the legislation has achieved its stated aims.
Tech
Two federal programs honored for innovations
Awards come with $100,000 prize, designed to help apply the programs’ creative ideas elsewhere in government.
Defense
Navy intranet chief to retire later this year
Rear Adm. James Godwin helped oversee the extension of the NMCI contract with Texas-based contractor EDS.
Tech