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Oversight
Some tax preparers continue to resist the IRS e-filing system
Agency’s target is for 80 percent of returns to be filed electronically.
Oversight
GSA strives to be ‘green proving ground’ for net-zero energy use
Agency wants to serve as model of what works in creating sustainable facilities, senior official tells Nextgov .
Pay & Benefits
From Nextgov: GSA to stop funding D.C.-area private telework centers
Funds for 13 private telework centers will terminate at the end of March.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: FEMA will use social media through all stages of a disaster
Administrator Craig Fugate says agency tracks events through hash tags to plan its response and keep the public informed.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Agencies face challenges in delivering open government, report says
Outdated website software, privacy worries and a shortage of funding have delayed implementation of President Obama’s initiative.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Transportation tackles distracted-driving problem using videos
Agency unveils two new messages on its ‘rampage’ to end deadly practice that has been rising in age of mobile technology.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Navy aims to limit use of Social Security numbers
As it awaits Defense guidance, the service tries to better safeguard personal information.
News
From Nextgov.com: GSA relaunches online shopping system
Site now includes photos and streamlines the purchasing process.
News
From Nextgov.com: OMB reminds agencies to be brand-neutral
IT acquisition decisions should focus only on performance and value .
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Agencies must complete information security evaluations by Jan. 28
OMB outlines questions feds should answer in the wake of WikiLeaks disclosures.
Defense
Congress passes legislation requiring polygraphs for CBP agents
Bill seeks to counteract corruption within the nation’s largest law enforcement agency.
Oversight
Report: Agencies are throwing away more money on underused property
Number of buildings where space isn’t used effectively is growing, as is the cost of maintaining those buildings, GSA finds.
News
From Nextgov.com: Social media presence tests agency records management
Academic report recommends transformation from individual agency approach to governmentwide standards .
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Defense tool linking disaster relief community set to relaunch by end of year
All Partners Access Network will improve chat functions and registration , as well as add e-mail.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: USDA moves to the cloud
Agency plans to move 120,000 users to cloud-based messaging system.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: GAO says plan to replace air traffic control system lacks performance metrics
Without specific goals for NextGen, FAA risks failure , watchdog warns.
News
From Nextgov.com: OMB tells feds not to look at leaked documents
Agencies remind employees and contractors that WikiLeaks documents are still classified.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: GSA moves e-mail to the cloud
Unisys gets contract to partner with Google to implement system that is estimated to cut costs by 50 percent over five years.
Oversight
Postal Service contract negotiation deadline extended again
Union, USPS will resume negotiations Monday.
Defense
Audit criticizes TSA screener training
IG recommends agency implement uniform training processes.
