http://fcw.com/rss-feeds/news.aspx The Social Security Administration wants to monitor what the public says about the agency on social media Web sites. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/02/Web-SSA-social-media.aspx Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:46:47 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/02/Web-SSA-social-media.aspx A revised FAR rule requires agencies to use a standard database to share contractors' performance information with one another. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/02/FAR-revision-past-performance-contractor.aspx Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:17:05 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/02/FAR-revision-past-performance-contractor.aspx Health groups are urging the government to extend the proposed deadlines for adopting health IT under the economic stimulus law. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/02/Health-groups-want-longer-timetable-for-health-IT.aspx Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:02:14 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/02/Health-groups-want-longer-timetable-for-health-IT.aspx A federal health agency will study how doctors change their workflows to adapt to health IT. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/02/Health-agency-studies-health-IT-workflow.aspx Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:13:40 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/02/Health-agency-studies-health-IT-workflow.aspx The Homeland Security Department has awarded the $1.5 billion PACTS contract for professional services. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/30/DHS-awards-PACTS-contract.aspx Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:18:28 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/30/DHS-awards-PACTS-contract.aspx The Senate Appropriations Committee's plan to fund the Justice Department in fiscal 2010 includes more money for some large IT programs. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/01/Web-Senate-Justice-IT-boost.aspx Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:25:57 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/01/Web-Senate-Justice-IT-boost.aspx GAO recommends more oversight by OMB to improve information security. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/01/GAO-gives-advice-on-FISMA-improvements.aspx Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:34:35 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/01/GAO-gives-advice-on-FISMA-improvements.aspx DHS says it is expanding the types of personal information it will collect on employees and contractors who require long-term access. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/01/DHS-expanding-data-collection-on-employees.aspx Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:38:59 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/01/DHS-expanding-data-collection-on-employees.aspx DHS has cited savings from recycling software, consolidating contracts and pursuing other cost-cutting measures. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/01/DHS-recycling-computers-and-software.aspx Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:13:13 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/01/DHS-recycling-computers-and-software.aspx At the same time, the increasing complexity of cyberspace and ongoing workforce issues remain pressing challenges, adding urgency, military leaders said, for the new command to articulate its strategy soon. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/30/Military-leaders-Cyber-Command-strategy.aspx Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:05:55 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/30/Military-leaders-Cyber-Command-strategy.aspx The federal CIO says federal government needs a procurement system that can keep pace with the rapid changes in technology. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/30/kundra-storefront-GSA-schedules.aspx Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:34:14 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/30/kundra-storefront-GSA-schedules.aspx The agency is considering having providers use the Nationwide Health Information Network to submit medical records that help SSA determine applicants' eligibility for federal disability payments. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/30/SSA-seeks-to-boost-NHIN.aspx Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:20:56 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/30/SSA-seeks-to-boost-NHIN.aspx A House committee chairman is questioning TSA on its handling of personal data for the Registered Traveler program. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/30/Concerns-over-Registered-Traveler-personal-data.aspx Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:22:46 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/30/Concerns-over-Registered-Traveler-personal-data.aspx A new Web site launched by OMB lets the public see how agencies are spending money on information technology. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/30/Federal-IT-Dashboard.aspx Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:07:47 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/30/Federal-IT-Dashboard.aspx The Office of Federal Procurement Policy issued guidance in 2007 on awarding contractors award fees that would save money, but many agencies haven't instilled the guidance, auditors say. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/30/GAO-award-fees-OFPP-guidance.aspx Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:06:59 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/30/GAO-award-fees-OFPP-guidance.aspx Transportation Security Administration declines to comment on closure. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/25/Registered-Traveler-hit-by-closure.aspx Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:18:12 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/25/Registered-Traveler-hit-by-closure.aspx As part of the White House’s open government initiative, officials ask public to comment on declassification policies. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/29/Web-declassification-policy.aspx Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:17:09 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/29/Web-declassification-policy.aspx The government could improve the way it measures the security of agencies' information technology programs, a senior GAO official told Congress. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/29/FCW-FISMA-metric-change.aspx Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:46:56 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/29/FCW-FISMA-metric-change.aspx The National Coordinator for Health IT plans to resolve differences between electronic patient records and the National Health Information Network data exchange system. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/29/Health-IT-to-harmonize-with-NHIN.aspx Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:58:24 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/29/Health-IT-to-harmonize-with-NHIN.aspx The fiscal 2010 National Defense Authorization Act seeks greater oversight of services and speedier ways to buy information technology. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/29/2010-defense-authorization-acquisition-reform.aspx Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:56:26 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/29/2010-defense-authorization-acquisition-reform.aspx