Oversight
Web site on federal grants, loans and contracts debuts
OMB says USASpending.gov will improve government transparency.
Tech
Lawmakers told federal Web efforts hinder accessibility
Google executive says configuration of many sites prevents them from being crawled by search engines.
Defense
Air Force moving ahead with Cyber Command
New organization will defend national computer networks running critical operations.
Features
Running the Light
The Bush administration has used its traffic-light system to rate agency management since 2001. Now we evaluate the president’s progress.
News
Losing bidders turn up heat on GSA’s Alliant contract
Group of companies takes their challenge of the giant information technology services contract to federal court.
Defense
Congress gives Defense millions to shore up acquisition oversight
But some question whether the $48 million in funding to add personnel will solve the problem.
Tech
Hard times push IT associations to consider merger
Two organizations say combination would give federal IT community “louder and clearer voice” on policy and legislation.
Tech
FBI to begin second phase of case management project
It will involve building out a Web portal for the case management system, known as Sentinel.
Defense
Workforce issues complicate planning for cyberattacks
The Homeland Security Department has had a hard time retaining cybersecurity officials, auditor testifies at House hearing.
Oversight
Administration touts progress in managing tech investments
Number of projects on list reflecting planning weaknesses has decreased 61 percent in the past seven months.
Oversight
GAO cites cost, schedule risks in IT projects supporting census
Three of four technology projects are either behind schedule or over budget, watchdog agency finds.
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