Tech

Telework centers offer free month to federal workers

A 30-day trial membership aims to attract more managers to the idea that their employees can work away from the office.

Management

Judge wants Interior secretary to testify on Indian trust fund

U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth instructs Gale Norton to a defend her actions in response to Indian trust fund lawsuit.

Tech

OMB considering cybersecurity standardization

Increased security and savings are possibilities in a potential consolidation of agencies’ cybersecurity processes.

Tech

Administration calls for boost in technology spending

Spending on enterprise architecture, technologies designed to improve efficiency and cybersecurity would increase under budget proposal.

News

GSA raises mileage reimbursement rates by 3 cents

Increase brings the rate for federal employees in line with the IRS rate.

Management

Demand for security, law enforcement workers to increase

Workforce survey also shows agencies will need more employees in the fields of medicine, engineering, science and business.

Tech

Telework participation still lags behind interest

More than half of workers eligible, just 36 percent given the option to work away from the office, says report from tech distributor.

Management

Employee relocation costs estimated at more than $4 billion

OMB budget data request reveals that the armed services spent $3.4 billion on relocations in fiscal 2003.

Tech

EDS leads the way in eTravel competition

GSA’s eTravel service awards are almost complete, and EDS says its FedTraveler.com has won the most federal dollars.

Tech

OPM to set up centralized personnel records system

Web-based records management system is slated to save $740 million over the next 10 years.

Tech

OPM moves to standardize pay and benefits rules

As agencies move to e-Payroll system, OPM wants consistent policies on leave, pay, comp time and temp workers.

Management

USAID pays $100,000 for new logo

Redesigned logo on USAID packages provides recognition for American citizens’ contributions.

Tech

E-gov spending expected to rise, despite congressional dissatisfaction

Agency spending on e-gov projects is expected to grow to $5.8 billion in fiscal 2009.

Tech

E-Government Act compliance progressing

Agencies have made progress in implementing key sections of the act, GAO says.

Defense

Defense officials release set of sexual assault policies

New regulations create a militarywide definition of sexual assault and an Office of Victims’ Advocate.

News

Deadline approaches for eTravel

At the most, only three agencies will miss the Dec. 31 deadline for awarding an eTravel services contract, according to GSA officials.

News

Unlicensed lawyer worked on USDA bias claims

Advocates for black farmers in landmark civil rights suits seek renegotiation of settlements the attorney worked on.

Tech

OMB to evaluate e-gov initiatives

Programs will be judged on whether and how they are being used by their intended audiences.

Tech

Telework slowly catching on, officials say

Agencies slowly are adopting policies and technologies that would allow employees to work away from the office.

Tech

Agencies reach all-time high in customer satisfaction

Rankings from University of Michigan index show government is serving the public better than ever in most areas.