DHS Special Report | Agencies Look for a Match on Fingerprint Systems
The FBI and Homeland Security Department are closing in on a significant milestone that will get the agencies' fingerprint image systems a step closer to their ultimate goal of communicating seamlessly.
Doan starts tenure at GSA with splash
Lurita Doan promised one thing in her first public address since taking the reins at the General Services Administration last month'change. Her first big one was bringing in Jim Williams, the program manager for one of the government's highest-profile, politically toughest challenges'the U.S. Visit project at the Homeland Security Department.
Congress, OMB resume tug of war over E-Gov
In case there was any doubt, the annual turf battle between congressional appropriators and OMB over the e-government initiatives is on, even after the administration this year launched an unprecedented campaign to convince skeptical appropriators of the program's benefits.
CIO council adds to IPv6 transition primer
In the newest additions to the IPv6 Transition Guidance, the council's Architecture and Infrastructure Committee has provided a list of best practices and transition elements that agencies should use as they work to meet the deadline.
GSA seeks info on Buy Accessible database
The General Services Administration is looking for potential industry sources and cost estimates to provide support for a component of the agency's Section 508 Buy Accessible system.
Telework cheaper than expected, but agencies still not on board
Although the costs of implementing effective telework programs are far less than predicted, agencies have yet to provide a programmatic and enterprisewide approach to solidifying telecommuting within the government, a General Services Administration report said.
OMB's Shea wins leadership award
Robert Shea, the counsel to Clay Johnson, the Office of Management and Budget's deputy director for management, won the Association for Federal Information Resources Management's annual Executive Leadership award for his work in establishing measures that determine whether agency programs are successful.
GSA to hold industry day on HSPD-12 product approval
The General Services Administration will hold an industry day later this month to provide the latest information on the agency's Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 product-approval process.
Appropriators still wary of e-gov funding
Despite the administration's efforts, congressional appropriators still seem unwilling to embrace e-government.
Deadline looms on border
Although the Homeland Security and State departments have made progress in implementing the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, the program's broad nature and complexity could prevent the agencies from meeting congressional deadlines, according to the Government Accountability Office.
GPO to assist agencies in PIV card production
The Government Printing Office is looking to establish a repository that will manufacture, personalize and issue Personal Identity Verification cards for smaller agencies.
Doan promises swift changes
General Services Administration administrator Lurita Doan said she will undertake several initiatives to improve how the agency interacts with its federal customers.
Labor issues RFP for ID card processing
The Labor Department has formally issued a solicitation seeking a vendor to provide Personal Identity Verification cards to agency employees and contractors.
GSA issues draft RFP for SmartPay 2 program
The General Services Administration has issued its long-awaited draft request for proposals that seeks numerous improvements for its SmartPay credit card procurement program.
Agencies may miss deadlines on travel program
Although the Homeland Security and State departments have made important progress in implementing the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, the program's broad nature and complexity may prevent them from meeting congressional deadlines, says GAO.
Doan in charge at GSA
Officially at the helm of the General Services Administration since Wednesday, Lurita Alexis Doan has promised swift action to bolster morale amongst the workforce and provide clarity to the agency's mission.
CIO Council offers best practices on IPv6 transition
Agencies need to identify best practices and leverage intergovernmental resources as they prepare for the June 2008 transition to Internet Protocol version 6.
OPM taps Accenture for retirement system support
Under the $40 million contract, Accenture will provide more efficient IT and business systems to expedite how federal retirees receive retirement benefit checks.
Senate OKs new OMB, GSA chiefs
The Senate has confirmed former congressman Robert Portman as the new director of the Office of Management and Budget, and Lurita Alexis Doan as the next administrator of the General Services Administration.
NIST publishes draft report on PIV card, reader specs
The National Institute of Standards has released a draft report detailing requirements and specifications for smart cards and readers that agencies can use when purchasing products to meet upcoming Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 deadlines.
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