Tech
Missing computer containing sensitive VA data recovered
Federal officials do not think thief was targeting the data, but are checking to make sure no information was compromised.
News
Senator renews call to rein in agency conference spending
Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., is concerned that federal employees are misusing conferences to take vacations on the government’s dime.
Tech
Agencies agree to use GSA identification card services
Amount of money saved through shared services will increase as participation rises.
Tech
Navy civilian benefits Web site remains offline
Unspecified technical difficulties have disabled the Employee Benefits Information System.
Tech
GSA launches wireless services initiative
Contract vehicle would offer agencies help in managing wireless plans.
Tech
Senate passes bill creating federal spending database
Government oversight organizations say an easy-to-search Web site would improve quality of data on contracts and grants.
Tech
GSA restarts work on contract for ID card services
A series of bid protests had stalled BearingPoint's agreement to provide end-to-end services.
Tech
Senate approves GSA reorganization bill
Vermont Independent had placed a hold on the bill, delaying it for months.
Tech
Panel examines high-risk technology projects
Publicizing management watch list may distort its purpose, OMB official says.
Tech
Senate bill encourages electronic health records for feds
Measure would require Federal Employees Health Benefits Program insurance carriers to offer digital records.
Tech
IRS may seek waiver on eTravel system
Treasury inspector general questions GSA’s cost savings estimates and warns of increased user difficulties.
Tech
E-Gov at Five Years, Part Five: Pushing Forward
The Bush administration looks to the consolidation of back-office systems as the next step for e-government.
News
Federal travel spending: Up, up and away
Defense leads the way, outspending the rest of government combined.
News And Analysis
Protecting Privacy
Maureen Cooney finessed the fine line between national security and citizens' rights at DHS.
Tech
E-Gov at Five Years, Part Four: Mixed Results
Winning interagency support for large projects has proved challenging.
Tech
GSA extends deadline to sign up for ID card services
Agencies struggle with mandate to issue new smart identification cards and upgrade building and computer access systems by Oct. 27.
News
E-Gov at Five Years, Part Three: Funding Wars
Congressional appropriators have repeatedly blocked e-government funding, despite administration claims it ultimately will lead to cost savings.
Tech
Bush names VA chief information officer
Robert Howard, currently the acting CIO, would get what some believe is unprecedented authority for a VA technology chief.
Tech
E-Gov at Five Years, Part Two: Waiting for Success
The Bush administration made grand promises for its e-government initiatives, but the results have been mixed.
Tech
Laptops with sensitive data stolen from Education contractor
Theft is second reported data breach at department this month.
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