Oversight
From Nextgov.com: VA taps AT&T and Qwest for telecom services
Awards are part of an increase in activity on GSA's Networx contract, to which agencies have been slow to transition.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Web 2.0 technologies are seen as vital to attracting younger employees
Social networking is here to stay and government must adapt , federal practitioners say.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Concerns swirl around transparency of Navy network contract
Officials gather comments on plan to break services into eight segments, but critics say time is short.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Navy plans to ask for NGEN proposals by spring
The service prepares to hold two industry days to discuss the network that will connect users on shore and at sea.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: GSA oversight of contractor flawed
Inspector general says procurement agency failed to make sure the government received the best deal when it hired consultant to evaluate bids for a massive IT contract.
Oversight
SEC chairman blames lack of transparency for market turmoil
Chris Cox calls for better reporting on financial disclosures.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Feds still fumbling with financial management systems
GAO skeptical about an increase in number of agencies complying with law to deploy compatible systems that use proper standards.
News And Analysis
Money Maze
Most agencies have failed at building financial management systems, but HHS may have found a better way.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: IG: GSA must improve information security
Audit says agency must improve contractor oversight and encrypt all mobile devices.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Network at Los Alamos vulnerable to attacks
GAO calls for laboratory to restrict access to foreign nationals.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Turnaround in case management system marks CIO’s tenure
Retiring Zalmai Azmi says a phased approach and more training in project management have been key to Sentinel’s success.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Census pushes for $795 million for handhelds
Cost is lower than previous estimate, but bureau still faces developing and paying for fingerprinting up to 1 million workers for 2010 count .
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Homeland Security committee approves key federal IT legislation
Measure would require agencies to install chief information security officers.
News
From Nextgov.com: Panel cannot agree on how to set prices for services
After recommending GSA drop price reduction clause, advisory panel members debate what’s a fair and reasonable price.
Oversight
Cybersecurity is crucial to protecting nation’s water supply, official says
The computer systems that control a region’s utilities run on common technology platforms and are vulnerable to hackers.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Measure would require agencies to appoint chief information security officers
Lawmakers unveil bill to strengthen requirements of the Federal Information Security Management Act.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Senator questions progress on federal spending Web site
Agencies slow in submitting data on grant awards for USASpending.gov, which faces deadlines to post more information.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Scarcity of science students worries military IT officials
The United States is not training enough engineers to meet the Pentagon’s needs , panelists say.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: GAO: More work needed to ensure Census handheld computers work
The bureau must develop performance benchmarks to increase the likelihood the devices will operate as planned.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: FAA lacks detailed plan for overhaul of tri-state airspace
It's unclear whether the project can be finished on time and within budget, GAO says .
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