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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Draft guidance creates standardizes government policies and regulations to head off abuse and fraud.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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Agencies without eTravel vendors pressed for explanation
Three agencies missed a Dec. 31 deadline for selecting an eTravel vendor.
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Bank loses federal workers’ charge card data
According to Bank of America officials, none of the lost data has been misused.
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GSA to establish $5 billion IT contract for disabled vet businesses
The governmentwide acquisition contract will help agencies fulfill requirements.
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Relocation expense tracking system operational
Agencies unable to afford a system for tracking relocation expenses can contract with a government business center.
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Administration readies new ID standard for employees
Agencies must submit plans for incorporating new standards by June and comply by October.
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Lawmaker offers plan for curbing purchase card misuse
Bill intended to reduce wasteful spending would increase purchase card spending analysis and GSA bargain-hunting efforts.
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GAO chief calls for effort to rethink federal priorities
"We are headed toward very troubled waters if we stay on this course," says David Walker. "We're on an unsustainable path."
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