Oversight
Open information may mean more errors get published
Agencies feel pressure to rush out lightly vetted data on such websites as the Obama administration’s Data.gov, specialists say.
News
From Nextgov.com: Impact of data center closures is unclear
Three weeks after the White House announced a plan to close 137 federal data centers, details on the extent of the move remain unclear.
News
New IDs aren’t keeping ports secure, GAO says
Undercover investigators were able to sneak into ports with counterfeit credentials.
News
From Nextgov.com: Disaster victims expect more than Facebook can deliver, FEMA director says
The emergency management agency has ramped up its mobile presence and is working to get cellphone chargers to disaster zones.
News
From Nextgov.com: Issa says White House can too easily hide presidential records
The House oversight committee chairman wants assurance that staff are archiving work emails sent from personal accounts.
Tech
Telework Order
Telework order gives agencies broad authority to design computer policies that match their unique needs.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Coming IT program managers will be senior leaders
Commenters on OPM's draft job description want stronger distinction from existing federal IT project managers.
News
Obama orders streamlining of federal websites
Managers of some 20,000 sites told to draw from private sector practices to improve customer service.
News
From Nextgov.com: Agencies to close 137 data centers and move 100 email systems to cloud
Thirty-nine data centers already have been shuttered, says federal Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra.
News
From Nextgov.com: New terror alert system aims for wide exposure via Web
Homeland Security replaces color-coded categories with simpler tiers that might include threat locations.
Oversight
Committee recommends federal contractor ethics code
Administrative conference panel would provide agencies with nonbinding model language on conflict of interest and secrecy.
News
From Nextgov.com: House Republicans slam FAA for delayed pilot IDs
Delays in design of biometric datacard show government inefficiency compared with private sector, lawmakers charge.
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