Management
Centralization Reborn
As a result of recent data breaches, proponents of centralization have gained ground in the long-running battle for control of information technology at the Veterans Affairs Department.
News And Analysis
Making the Switch
Getting agencies ready for the Internet's next generation won't be easy.
Tech
DHS communications project faces cancellation
Agency reportedly has told contractor to stop work on Disaster Management program; DHS officials say it is under review.
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
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.
News
Senator places hold on GSA reorganization bill
James Jeffords of Vermont blocks legislation that would complete merger of GSA’s procurement organizations.
News
Rules for competition in IT consolidation called too restrictive
Contractors complain policies are stacked against them; unions argue the project is a way to privatize federal work.
News And Analysis
E-Passports: It's What's Inside
American passports are about to get a high-tech makeover.
News
GSA names career executive as procurement chief
Jim Williams, director of the US VISIT program, tapped to head the Federal Acquisition Service.
News
No break for agencies on ID card deadline
Every agency must issue at least one card by Oct. 27.
News
Some agencies could get break on smart identity card deadline
Agencies that agree to procure cards through cooperative agreements could receive an extension of up to two years.
News
Senate confirms FEMA, GSA chiefs
R. David Paulison in as FEMA chief less than a week before the hurricane season begins, and Lurita Doan takes over at GSA.
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