Oversight
Special counsel finds GSA chief violated Hatch Act
Lurita Doan challenges some of report’s findings, has until June 1 to respond officially.
Tech
FAA technology chief faces 'brutal reality' of tight budgets
Chief information officer says the agency should not expect significant increases any time soon.
Defense
Work continues on ID card program despite bid protests
GSA restarts work, citing national security interests.
Defense
Pentagon official says list of banned Web sites could grow
Popular sites such as YouTube were blocked because they were "bandwidth hogs," official says.
Defense
Report: DHS unit fails to fully disclose use of personal information
To comply with privacy laws, agency must detail how data collected from international air travelers is used, GAO says.
Defense
Progress cited on ‘marathon’ Defense business systems upgrade
GAO continues to encourage creation of a chief management position to sustain changes across administrations.
Oversight
Lawmaker wants to fence off money for contract oversight
One percent of money spent on contracts should go toward efforts to curb waste and abuse, chairman of oversight panel says.
Tech
TSA breach prompts call for new data protection measure
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, says procedures to protect personal information and penalties for violations are critical.
Defense
Bush orders agencies to develop emergency operations plans
Directive says emphasis should be placed on geographic dispersion of leaders and staff to keep services going.
Defense
Labor union files suit over TSA data loss
Union wants agency to develop new security procedures and grant administrative leave to deal with fallout from the breach.
Defense
Defense procurement chief backs interagency contracts
Top acquisition official says department is looking both inside and out to meet its acquisition needs.
News
Senators ask GSA chief to resign
Allegations of Hatch Act violations and contracting irregularities fuel request for Lurita Doan to step down or be fired.
Tech
Agency officials say info security law falls short
The 2002 Federal Information Security Management Act fails to measure how secure agencies actually are, they say.
Tech
OMB reports progress in IT management
Agencies are doing a better job planning technology investments, but more initiatives have been marked as needing high-level attention.
Tech
Allegations against GSA chief may affect budget
Appropriator says unless charges of Hatch Act violations are resolved, he will have trouble fighting off efforts to cut funding for the agency.
Tech
Auditors cite security problems with IRS wireless networks
Inspections in 10 cities turn up at least one unauthorized network.
Tech
Justice taps contractor for troubled wireless project
Interagency program has struggled in part because of a fractured relationship between the Justice and Homeland Security departments.
Defense
Defense official urges use of GSA contract vehicle
Offerings could help Pentagon fulfill congressional mandate for contracting with small firms owned by service-disabled veterans.
Tech
Agencies’ cybersecurity scores on the rise
Eight still fail annual review; lawmaker exploring ways to provide incentives for good grades.
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