Tech
IT security measure may founder in lame-duck Senate
Veterans Affairs’ move to consolidate technology operations addresses much of what was in the bill, Senate spokesman says.
Tech
Private sector grows skeptical of IT consolidation efforts
Poor planning and a lack of execution could doom the Office of Management and Budget’s information technology streamlining projects, industry officials say.
Tech
Officials expect congressional oversight of IT to increase
Observers don’t, however, expect drastic changes in government information technology policy.
Management
IRS still planning public-private contest for computer services
Competition could encompass 2,000 jobs, but a request for proposals scheduled to be released last month has been delayed.
Tech
Firm withdraws protest of ID card services contract
GSA officials are weighing how to proceed with next contract for end-to-end services to help agencies meet presidential mandate.
Tech
IRS chief warns tax industry of growing debate over online filing services
Mark Everson said Congress may order the agency to provide its own tax preparation services.
News
Mileage reimbursement could return to highest level ever
Federal employees could receive a 4-cent bump to 48.5 cents per mile next year in reimbursement for driving personal vehicles for work.
Defense
Defense begins issuing new identification cards
Upgrades to make cards compliant with presidential mandate are expected to boost efficiency, protect privacy and guard against identity theft.
Tech
GSA changes strategy for identification card contracts
In an attempt to achieve more competitive pricing, GSA opens up its contract for end-to-end card services to its schedules program.
Tech
Clearance applications not processed within target times
Average time for initial clearances granted in early 2006 was 446 days, GAO finds.
Tech
Federal employees begin receiving new ID cards
Presidential directive required agencies to distribute new high tech credentials to at least one worker by Friday.
Tech
Income limits spur drop in use of free tax filing software
Auditors say cap conflicts with e-government initiative's goal of boosting overall electronic filing.
Tech
Google seeks better access to government information
Online search giant says as much as 40 percent of public information on agency Web sites is unsearchable.
Tech
More FOIA funds, staff needed, group says
National Security Archive says recent Justice Department report on reforming Freedom of Information Act procedures fails to address resource constraints.
Management
GAO to recommend oversight priorities for next Congress
Comptroller General expects more congressional hearings if Democrats take control of at least one chamber.
Management
OMB official discusses possibility of reinvesting IT savings
Official also says agencies are on target to meet deadline next week for new high-tech ID cards.
Tech
Staffing plans for IT upgrade at FBI called inadequate
Program management office is almost fully staffed, but relies heavily on contractors and lacks plans to fill future gaps, GAO says.
Tech
Agency FOIA administration found to be improving
But several agencies have yet to properly address how they will reduce backlogs of requests, Justice report states.
Management
Oversight panel leaders pledge to maintain bipartisanship
Government Reform Committee chairman, ranking member anticipate continued collaboration even if Democrats win control of House.
Tech
GSA finalizes merger of contracting organizations
Amount of authority the consolidated acquisition office will have over regional offices is not settled.
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