Tech
Data breaches raise more questions about computer security law
Recent rash of reported IT security problems at agencies has lawmakers considering changes to the Federal Information Security Management Act.
Tech
Human resources consolidation project advances
OPM signals that federal shared service providers will compete with the private sector, but details have yet to be released.
Management
Bill to reopen FAA labor negotiations fails
National Air Traffic Controllers Association vows to continue the fight against the contract the agency recently implemented.
Tech
VA cuts telework, bans employee-owned computers
Moves by VA Secretary James Nicholson are intended to prevent security breaches.
Tech
Management structure contributed to VA data breach, observers say
With Congress investigating one of the nation’s largest data breaches, former VA officials blame a weak IT management structure.
Management
Bill returning FAA to bargaining table faces veto threat
Vote on legislation requiring negotiations with union expected Wednesday; agency already has implemented contract.
Defense
Records on active-duty military included in stolen VA data
The personal information of up to 50,000 National Guard, Reserve and Navy personnel could be at risk.
Tech
DHS trade processing system lacks realistic goals, GAO says
Agency says it will align and define program goals, benefits, business results and performance measures by July 1.
Tech
Telework blamed in recent VA data loss
Analyst's ability to work from home is being used as a scapegoat, telework advocates say.
Tech
VA to fire data analyst responsible for records breach
Memorandum notes that phone numbers were among the records stolen from the home of an agency employee.
Tech
Report: Defense domestic violence data incomplete
Pentagon says system for maintaining database has been underfunded.
Tech
Guidelines floated for financial management consolidation
Public-private competitions expected under project to move agencies to a handful of back-office systems providers.
Tech
VA mandates new background checks in wake of data loss
Theft of personal information on 26.5 million veterans results in review of data access policies.
Tech
Patent office union expresses concern over massive telework program
Agency officials say they will meet their goal of enrolling 500 employees by year’s end, but union officials are skeptical.
Defense
Defense business modernization agency wins support
GAO sees improvement and members of Congress are working to get funding restored.
Defense
Pentagon late payments hurt small contractors
GAO encourages Defense to invest more in its Web-based contract payment system.
Tech
Private sector may be invited to join in human resources consolidation
A request for proposals expected this summer would allow contractors to compete against federal service centers.
Tech
Justice agency, union reach telework agreement
About 750 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives employees will have greater flexibility to work away from the office under new policy.
Defense
Pentagon to track sexual assault responses
Victims will have option of keeping information confidential, and system will not track medical information.
Tech
Plans for telework during disasters found to be lacking
Lawmaker introduces bill that would mandate a 10-day telework demonstration project.
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