Oversight
IG: State Department passport system wide open
Poor security policies and lack of clear disciplinary actions allow unauthorized users to view personal information in files.
Tech
Generation Y seeks more interaction with government online
Report says younger citizens rely on blogs and social networking tools for information.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Census receives $210 million in emergency funding for 2010 count
The money will cover extra costs the bureau will incur due to its decision not to use handheld computers to support the decennial census.
Features
Virtual Connections
Agencies venture into another world where avatars and bloggers keep employees tuned in and get the message out.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Coast Guard shows off first high-tech cutter
Public tour aims to demonstrate modernization contract is on track, but GAO says problems remain.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Presidential transition could put a damper on federal IT spending
Unsettled economy and wartime bills also putting the pinch on agency budgets , industry report says.
Defense
Groups to warn panel about economic effect of seizing laptops
Customs’ practice of confiscating electronic devices and downloading data would have chilling effect on business travel, interest groups plan to testify.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Verizon nabs Postal Service Networx contract
Deal worth $16.4 million is another sign business is picking up on huge telecom agreement .
News
From Nextgov.com: Hill told privacy laws must be updated to protect the public
Analysts urge senators to force agencies to better protect Americans' data.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: IG sounds alarm about accuracy of Census Bureau's address file
Report cites duplicate and missing addresses in database, which could threaten the accuracy of the 2010 count if not corrected.
News
From Nextgov.com: Groups ask court to reverse ruling, limit laptop searches at border
Fourth Amendment concerns cited, along with lack of established policy on when searches can be conducted.
Oversight
Census getting back on course, lawmakers told
Observers say cost still uncertain, but agency is making headway on program and contract management.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: GSA official urges passage of cooperative purchasing bill for security
Opening federal security contracts to state and local governments would save money and provide faster services.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: GSA signs telework agreement with union
AFGE officials agree to provisions that abruptly ended telework talks with another federal union.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Business picking up for GSA’s Networx contract
After slow start, interest increases in telecom pact as deadline for agencies to recoup transition costs approaches.
Oversight
Storms test GSA’s continuity plans
Power outage at Northern Virginia facility allows agency to launch notification system and telework arrangements.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: IRS reports slight increase in e-filing rate
Agency has four years to hike the percentage of electronically filed tax returns it receives to meet a congressional requirement.
Oversight
Contract spending could drop more than 10 percent in 2009
Sluggish economy, growing deficit, a lack of procurement expertise contribute to downward trend, research firm predicts.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Interior allowed to reconnect to Internet
Judge rules six-year disconnect order not valid, but still worries that the department’s computer security practices are inadequate.
Oversight
Independent estimate cuts cost of Census contract almost in half
MITRE projects price tag of $681 million for handheld data collection computers.
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