Defense
VA to shift up to $25 million to handle data theft inquiries
Money would come from four IT programs, one of which could take a 50 percent cut if all funds are needed.
News
Data on millions of vets stolen from VA employee’s home
Department sets up toll-free hotline to handle calls, and could spend up to $11 million to run the line.
Tech
OMB official: Too soon to judge computer security law
Critics say 2002 Federal Information Security Management Act is largely a paperwork exercise.
News
Defense inspector general OKs use of GSA contracting offices
But Pentagon presses legal interpretation that could force GSA to refund hundreds of millions of dollars in contract funds.
Management
Getting Down to Business
Industry Advisory Council refines its image as a vital partner for government.
Tech
Insider named GSA’s acting chief of IT procurement
John Johnson now oversees major governmentwide acquisitions for the agency.
News
Senate panel backs GSA reorganization
Committee approves bill merging two revolving funds to facilitate creation of Federal Acquisition Service.
Tech
OMB: Competition key to consolidating financial systems
Before outsourcing systems, agencies would need to hold modified versions of public-private job contests.
News
Bush names new GSA administrator
Northern Virginia businesswoman Lurita Alexis Doan named to head troubled acquisition agency.
News
Pentagon official: GSA likely to pass contracting audit
In critical round of Defense inspector general audits, results are mostly green, acquisition official says.
News
OMB expands technology consolidation effort
New task forces will examine potential centralization of technological infrastructure, geospatial systems, and budget-related efforts.
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