Quicksilver map shows agencies how to proceed
E-government project leaders and architects now have a road map to follow to make sure their initiatives adhere to the Office of Management and Budget's rules for interoperability, scalability and reusability.
SBA to put its disaster loan processing online
Small Business Administration officials hope a new disaster credit management system will help loan processors think outside the shipping box.
Support for telecommuters is an uphill ride
When Congress included Section 359 in the Transportation Department Appropriations Act of 2001, many observers said agencies got the kick in the pants they needed to establish telecommuting policies and start running pilots.
NARA readies software to make archives more accessible
The National Archives and Records Administration early next year plans on unveiling software that would allow researchers to find specific records in archival databases.
OPM, CIO Council pushing project management out in front
By year's end, the Office of Personnel Management will release agency guidelines on how to classify, recruit and certify IT project managers. <br>
IAC recognizes GSA's Bates
Government and industry executives, including Sandra Bates of GSA's Federal Technology Service, were honored at this week's Executive Leadership Conference.
Homeland Security staff studies data analysis tools
The Homeland Security Office is evaluating applications to let agencies analyze links and relationships among information sets without breaching privacy laws or sparking turf battles.
OMB replaces two e-gov project managers
The Office of Management and Budget has replaced a pair of e-government project managers leading Quicksilver initiatives.
James Flyzik will retire next month
<b>James Flyzik</b>, special adviser to homeland security director Tom Ridge, today announced his plans to retire after 28 years of federal service. He will leave government Dec. 17.
Homeland Security, not yet official, puts its IT ducks in a row
If Congress approves the proposed Homeland Security Department, the technology planning going on now likely will bear fruit quickly.
Hill wants to know how the budget impasse will affect OMB's e-government projects
With agency finances in limbo until Congress passes a 2003 budget, lawmakers are gathering information on how a long-term continuing resolution will affect agency e-government projects and other initiatives under the President's Management Agenda.
TSA is WAN step closer
The Transportation Security Administration plans by December to connect most of the country's 429 airports through a WAN to improve information sharing.
Brooks honored as father of modern procurement
Jack Brooks, the 80-year-old former Texas congressman, is still as spirited and sharp-tongued as he was when he dressed-down agency executives appearing before his House Government Operations Committee. He accepted Post Newsweek Tech Media's award as civilian executive of the last 20 years at a gala ceremony in Washington.<br>
GAO makes portable office go
It didn't take Tony Cicco long to realize the benefits of issuing notebook PCs to all General Accounting Office employees.
GSA releases RFP for new procurement data system
The General Services Administration earlier this week released a request for proposals for a new federal acquisition management system to collect contracting data from all agencies. <br>
How OMB will limit contract bundling
Agencies that buy from multiple-award schedules will see their task orders undergo stricter reviews to make sure the procurements are not bundled and are open to small-business participation, the Office of Management and Budget announced today. <br>
GSA hires vendor to revamp its portal
The General Services Administration yesterday announced a contract worth up to $930,000 with Bates Worldwide Inc., a New York advertising company, to overhaul <i>www.gsa.gov</i>.<br>
GSA releases RFP for content management software
The General Services Administration this month released a request for proposals for content management software for its FirstGov portal, Federal Asset Sales site and several other Web sites it runs. GSA also will offer the content management service to other agencies.<br>
OPM making progress on two e-gov projects
Office awaits bids to upgrade the USAjobs.opm.gov site, puts finishing touches on agreements for payroll services.<br>
White papers offer e-gov component architecture help
New reports from the Federal Enterprise Architecture Program Management Office and the CIO Council's architecture working group offer guidance on planning, costs.
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