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Cybersecurity standardization moves forward
OMB is exploring consolidation of agency cybersecurity functions as part of its strategy to reduce back-office expenses.
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National EEOC call center opens amid controversy
Critics say customer service center will lead to decrease in efficiency.
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Passenger screening system may not be ready by August
GAO also says privacy protections for the Secure Flight system may not be met.
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Unions raise concerns about online personnel records system
Labor leaders support moving employee personnel files online, but voice security concerns.
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Securities commission rife with security gaps, GAO says
Agency charged with regulating other companies’ financial systems has regulation problems of its own.
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House chairman calls on Treasury to nix telecom contract
Records show Tom Davis, R-Va., was involved in efforts to deter Treasury officials from awarding the contract in December.
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GAO sustains protest of Treasury telecom contract
Six firms protested the December award of the Treasury Communications Enterprise contract to AT&T Corp.
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Cybersecurity spending estimated to grow to $7.1 billion by 2009
The projected growth is based on increased priorities for protecting IT systems.
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GSA moves ahead with reorganization
Under the proposed restructuring, the Federal Supply Service would merge with the Federal Technology Service.
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User satisfaction with some agency Web sites down slightly
Survey results show a need for better search and navigation functions.
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Homeland security tech grants could total $11 billion
More dollars proposed for border and port security and mass transportation systems over the next five years.
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Human resources standardization project moves forward
New business centers will lead to centralization of agencies’ HR functions.
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OMB optimistic about e-gov and cybersecurity progress
Two new reports describe achievements over past year.
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OMB issues new charge card guidance
Draft guidance creates standardizes government policies and regulations to head off abuse and fraud.
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Lost charge card data raises ire of Senate leader
Susan Collins questions heads of Bank of America and GSA about loss of government workers’ personal information.
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IT executives say cybersecurity is top concern
Other concerns listed by survey respondents at Orlando conference include demonstrating returns on investments, the size of technology budgets and telecommuting.
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