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.
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