OMB must sell e-gov to new 'in' party
If the White House couldn't sell e-government to its own party on the Hill, what chance will officials have now that the Democrats control Congress? According to industry observers and former government officials, it could be a pretty good chance.
FAA telecom effort lifts off
More is riding on the Federal Aviation Administration's nearly $2 billion effort to upgrade its telecommunications network than just helping the agency save money and consolidate its existing communications systems.
Interior launches FBMS in two bureaus, BLM next
The Department of Interior's Financial Business Modernization System is up and running.
OFPP's Denett 'agonizing' over SEWP reauthorization request
OFPP has to decide whether to grant a request from NASA to reauthorize its Scientific and Engineering Workstation Procurement as a governmentwide acquisition contract.
SBA, DOT make e-gov gains
The Small Business Administration and the Transportation Department both made dramatic improvements this quarter in the e-government portion of the President's Management Agenda scorecard.
Appropriations dilemma awaits lame-duck Congress
When Congress returns next week, lawmakers will have to figure out how to deal with the spate of appropriations bills that have yet to pass the legislative branch.
Electronic records adviser Cahoon leaves NARA
Reynolds Cahoon, longtime CIO at the National Archives and Records Administration, has left his post.
Under new Congress, IT issues seamless in Senate, unclear in House
Federal IT issues will receive closer scrutiny under the new leadership in Congress, but it is unclear whether the White House's e-government initiative will sink or swim.
With Dems in charge, observers expect labor issues to take center stage
<font color="CC0000">(UPDATED) </font color> President Bush's competitive-sourcing initiative could be under heavy scrutiny now that the Democrats have taken over at least one house of Congress.
DOD IG blames GSA, Defense for procurement problems
<font color="CC0000">(UPDATED) </font color> Despite the General Services Administration's protests, the inspector general at the Defense Department faulted both GSA and DOD for a string of procurement problems.
Bush to nominate consultant as DHS undersecretary of management
President Bush will tap independent consultant Paul Schneider to become the Homeland Security Department's undersecretary for management.
Agencies take a deep breath as officials review HSPD-12 rollout
With the Oct. 27 HSPD-12 deadline in the rear view, officials charged with implementing the directive will analyze whether the initial rollout of the new IDs.
GSA opts not to go on with BearingPoint HSPD-12 deal
The General Service Administration will not exercise the remaining options under a contested contract providing HSPD-12 services to its shared-services provider customers.
GSA to cancel BearingPoint HSPD-12 contract
<font color="CC0000">(UPDATED) </font color>The General Services Administration is expected to cancel a contested contract with BearingPoint Inc. of McLean, Va., to provide Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 services, industry and government sources said.
Snowe questions GSA IT infrastructure contract
The General Services Administration should reconsider a decision not to set aside its massive global IT infrastructure contract to small businesses certified under the Historically Underutilized Business Zone program, according to Sen. Olympia Snowe.
OMB wants copies of new PIV cards
The Office of Management and Budget is looking for proof that agencies are issuing new identity cards as directed under Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12.
NBC issues new ID cards before HSPD-12 deadline
The Interior Department's National Business Center began issuing new identification cards that comply with Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 on Thursday.
GSA's Managed Services Office begins smart-card enrollment
The General Services Administration today began registering employees so they can receive new identity cards under Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12.
DOD signs up ActivIdentity to help CACs meet HSPD-12 requirements
The Defense Department tapped ActivIdentity Corp. to help the agency make its smart-card system compliant with Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12.
OPM rolls out federal leadership programs database
The Office of Personnel Management has added to its Web site a searchable library of leadership programs offered by agencies throughout the government.
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