News And Analysis
Back-Office Blueprints
OMB’s plan to consolidate IT infrastructure gets little fanfare in fiscal 2008 budget.
Management
House passes FOIA bill over White House protests
Administration stops short of a veto threat, but says the measure would impose administrative and financial burdens on agencies.
Tech
HUD leads way in massive IT consolidation effort
Most of the department’s computer system infrastructure has been outsourced; costs have fallen 20 percent.
Tech
House to vote on FOIA overhaul legislation
Bills reach the floor amidst a series of reports criticizing agency responses to public requests for information.
Tech
OMB official: Large agencies better suited as Internet hosts
Move to new GSA telecom service contract will give agencies a chance to review how they manage their networks.
Tech
Census Bureau exposes personal data on public Web site
Agency has taken “appropriate administrative action” against the employees involved, pending the results of an investigation.
Tech
Commission issues guidebook on data security
Federal Trade Commission stands ready to help agencies craft security plans that meet their needs, chairwoman says.
Tech
GSA acquisition chief may face steep learning curve
Critics say Molly Wilkinson lacks the necessary experience to succeed as the chief acquisition officer.
Tech
House panel raises new allegations against GSA chief
Oversight and Government Reform Committee chairman says probe has uncovered evidence of improper political and contracting activity.
Management
Report finds little progress processing FOIA requests
Justice Department contests findings, arguing it may take a while before improvements spurred by 2005 executive order are realized.
News And Analysis
Balancing Openness and Privacy
To disclose or not to disclose, that is Daniel J. Metcalfe’s legacy.
Tech
OMB report shows slight increase in IT security awareness
Agencies still need higher quality measurements to assess computer system security levels, report states.
Tech
VA info security upgrade just getting started, auditors say
A decentralized, nonstandard IT system defies easy fixes, official tells lawmakers.
Tech
GSA works to restore contracting relationship with Pentagon
The agency is coordinating with the Defense comptroller to reinforce proper management of department funds, among other steps.
Tech
GSA chief seeks probe of inspector general's office
Lawyer for agency administrator Lurita Doan requests an inquiry into whether IG officials leaked information on an investigation of her.
Tech
OMB: Financial system consolidation already tested
Over the past decade, seven large agencies have moved to shared service centers for financial management systems, administration officials say.
Tech
GSA weighing tiered fee structure for telecom contracts
Such an arrangement would allow agencies that receive fewer services to pay lower overhead.
Tech
Google moves ahead with plan to open up federal Web sites
Three government entities are now using a publicly available tool to make reams of information more accessible to Internet searchers.
Tech
Research service suggests test runs for financial system consolidation
Pilot projects may avoid costly mistakes in moving agencies to shared service centers, report says.
Management
New FOIA reform legislation expected soon
Measure may look like past bills, which would have required stricter enforcement of 20-day deadline for responding to information requests.
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