Tech
Logistics agency expands telework initiative
More Defense Logistics Agency employees are working away from their offices.
Tech
Cybersecurity officials turn tables on congressional graders
Chief information security officers give overseers only average grade for their report card on computer security efforts.
Tech
CIO Council drops out of controversial cybersecurity forum
Group moves to start up its own information exchange effort.
Defense
Lawmakers seek to protect military sex assault victims' advocates
Lack of confidentiality for advocates keeps women who are assaulted from coming forward, critics say.
Tech
IT spending can help agencies save money, says House leader
Even in an age of increased budget pressure, IT investments can spur efficiency, says Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va.
Tech
House panel, company withdraw support for public-private cybersecurity group
Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., and an executive at Computer Sciences Corp. reconsider official involvement.
Tech
Computer security could be tied to agencies’ funding
Congressional concern for agencies’ cybersecurity could lead to budget cuts if no improvements shown.
Tech
Web site lets feds tally telework savings
Federal workers can figure the cost of commuting, both to their wallets and to the environment.
Defense
Military’s sexual assault policies found wanting
Advisory panel reinforces previous recommendations on preventing and responding to sexual assault.
News
NASA awards $20 million eTravel contract
The latest award leaves just two agencies without an eTravel vendor.
Tech
Cybersecurity standardization moves forward
OMB is exploring consolidation of agency cybersecurity functions as part of its strategy to reduce back-office expenses.
Defense
Cadet: Sexual assault scandal at academy is leadership’s fault
Beth Davis, who said she was raped while at the Air Force Academy, hopes the military takes panel’s recommendations seriously.
Tech
Unions raise concerns about online personnel records system
Labor leaders support moving employee personnel files online, but voice security concerns.
Pay & Benefits
Report: Relocation companies could cut costs of employee moves
Agencies could save $60 million by contracting with relocation management companies to help with sales of employees’ homes.
Management
Ten federal programs named semifinalists for innovation award
Awards of $100,000 will be made in July to six winning programs that are rated best for creative thinking and results-driven goals.
Defense
Sexual assault victims in military will have some confidentiality
“Restricted reporting” is intended to encourage victims of sexual violence to come forward.
Management
Bush picks former OMB controller to head OPM
Linda Springer would be the administration’s lead official on human resources issues.
Tech
Cybersecurity spending estimated to grow to $7.1 billion by 2009
The projected growth is based on increased priorities for protecting IT systems.
Defense
Defense buildings remain closed after anthrax scare
Despite false alarm, Defense and postal workers still critical of emergency procedures.
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