OMB creates single policy document for Web requirements
The Office of Management and Budget has issued 10 online marching orders that agencies must meet by the end of next year.
Federal Supply Service's Heffernan to retire Dec. 31
CIO Don Heffernan will retire at year's end after 30 years of federal service.
GAO proposal would give feds A-76 protest rights
The Government Accountability Office today issued a proposed rule that would give agency officials the right to protest public-private competitions.
OMB outlines e-gov goals for 2005
In the coming year, the Office of Management and Budget wants to see major improvements in systems security and the quality of the business cases agencies submit.
FTS contracting improvements taking hold, IG reports
The General Services Administration's Federal Technology Service is on its way to repairing pervasive contracting problems throughout its customer service centers, agency officials and its inspector general said.
OPM approves pay raise for agency IT workers under special rate
Some IT workers will receive the same pay increase as the rest of the government, even though they already get a special pay rate.
AFFIRM details top CIO challenges, critical technologies
Federal CIOs are struggling to align IT and agency mission goals, and to use technology to improve customer service.
Nonprofit group will evaluate Quicksilver projects
The General Services Administration last week hired a nonprofit group to evaluate the 25 Quicksilver e-government projects.
Creator of first Census Web site to retire
After more than 30 years in government, longtime IT and e-government stalwart Valerie Gregg is retiring.
GSA will revive security working group
The agency will re-establish a governmentwide working group to evaluate telecommunications security and draft standards.
Government Web sites gain favor with public
The public's satisfaction with e-government services is on the rise, according to a new survey.
GPO outlines digital conversion plans
A new strategic plan details how the Government Printing Office will transform the way it collects and shares federal documents.
IG set to release final audit on FTS buying snafus
GSA's inspector general plans to release an audit this week that details its nationwide review of all Federal Technology Service customer service centers.
Hill lays down the law on telework
Rep. Frank Wolf made good on his threat to compel agencies to meet a congressional mandate on telework, and agencies have taken that warning seriously.
Is your agency required to have a privacy officer?
In the fiscal 2005 omnibus appropriations bill, Congress may have whispered when it meant to roar in demanding that all agencies appoint chief privacy officers.
New chief architect Burk building EA bridge to agency mission
When Richard Burk takes over as federal chief architect at the Office of Management and Budget today, the 30 years he spent with the Housing and Urban Development Department will be behind him.
CFO Council to take on financial systems testing
The Office of Management and Budget has shifted responsibility for approving financial software for government use to the Chief Financial Officers Council from the Joint Financial Management Improvement Program.
GAO: Redo buy for Recreation One-Stop site
The Government Accountability Office earlier this month recommended reopening the procurement for the Recreation One-Stop project.
OMB stands tough on deadline for federal smart cards
With final specifications not due until late February, agencies will have to make a mad scramble to meet the White House mandate to use standard identification cards for building and network access by Oct. 25.
Clinger-Cohen amendment stresses information security
With the passage of the 9/11 Intelligence bill yesterday, agencies now will have to do a better job of including cybersecurity in the planning and acquisition phases of systems development.
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