Grants.gov team considers awardee database
'It's easy to do,' program manager Rebecca Spitzgo says. 'We just have to come up with a schema for award data and expand our use of Web services."
GSA delays release of Networx final RFP
The agency is modifying the vendor requirements for billing, reporting and verification of operational support systems for the next-generation telecom network.
Administration pushes Hill for civil service reform
The White House is working with Congress to reform the federal personnel system for all agencies, not just Defense and Homeland Security.
Senate keeps eye on GSA effort to fix schedule
Sen. Susan Collins has vowed to keep a close eye as GSA works to resolve long-standing problems in contract practices revealed by GAO.
GSA, OPM try new teleworker lure
Federal employees who have never before teleworked can take advantage of a one-month free trial at a Washington Metropolitan Telework Center.
GSA list will aid smart-card buys
Agencies soon will have access to a group of vendors that can help them meet the new smart-card governmentwide standard.
Defense, GSA and other agencies offer help with common ID cards
The Defense, Homeland Security, Interior and Veterans Affairs departments and NASA have one message to all other agencies that have not started planning or implementing smart-card programs: Stop whatever else you are doing now and begin preparing for the rollout of standard identification cards.
Defense follows the EA leader
For once, the Defense Department has been playing catch-up with the rest of government.
Geographic profile on the way for Federal Enterprise Architecture
Ivan DeLoatch believes every piece of information has a geographic component.
GSA assesses security for federal credit card data
Under pressure from lawmakers to ensure federal charge card data is safe, the General Services Administration will review the security policies of all its SmartPay contractors.
Three agencies missed the E-Travel boat
Three agencies have until the end of the month to explain why they did not meet a Dec. 31, 2004, deadline to award E-Travel contracts.
GAO has its doubts that FSS offers best prices
The Federal Supply Service is taking heat from Congress for not guaranteeing that it is getting the best prices available when negotiating schedule contracts, according to a new Government Accountability Office report.
Agencies bypass FTS in favor of GWAC vendors
Agencies are taking advantage of a rule that lets them order directly from the General Services Administration's governmentwide acquisition contracts instead of going through the Federal Technology Service.
OMB: 2004 was a good year for e-gov
The Office of Management and Budget is studying how to effectively use technology to enhance crisis management.
Users less pleased with federal sites
Federal Web sites are meeting fewer of the public's needs, according to the latest American Customer Satisfaction Index.
DHS, HUD take first swing at HR service providers
The Human Resources Line of Business is getting its first guinea pigs.
New cybersecurity team meets this week
The Office of Management and Budget has created a task force that this week will begin figuring out how agencies can share cybersecurity functions.
Former OMB controller Springer nominated to head OPM
President Bush plans to nominate Linda Springer as the new head of the Office of Personnel Management.
Justice, OMB programs named semifinalists for innovation award
Justice's Global Justice XML Data Model and OMB's Program Assessment Ratings Tool are among 10 semifinalists for Innovation in American Government awards.
Rep. Davis takes aim at privacy officer requirement
The chairman of the House Government Reform Committee has introduced a bill to repeal the provision requiring every federal agency to name a chief privacy officer.
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