People
Which federal agency packs the most online punch?
There's clout, and then there's Klout, and a new study ranked 34 federal agencies for their online Klout scores.
Cybersecurity
IG sparks dispute over CIO's power
Does the DHS CIO have enough budget authority? The agency and an auditor disagree.
Cybersecurity
Customs and Border Protection not taking privacy seriously, audit says
Customs and Border Protection collects millions of pieces of information on travelers each year, but has only a part-time privacy officer.
Cybersecurity
DHS agencies starting to integrate missions, CIO says
The Homeland Security Department has identified 13 core missions offering opportunities for integration across agencies, according to CIO Richard Spires.
Modernization
Sky's the limit for new IT options at NASA's Goddard center
Adrian Gardner, CIO at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, says balancing IT agility with sound and secure practices is a challenge
Cybersecurity
Border Patrol relies on data analysis in new strategic plan
The Border Patrol describes a "whole-of-government" approach, reduces need for fences and agents.
Modernization
Which agency's websites are outscoring Amazon for customer satisfaction?
Agencies benefit from customer satisifaction when users are content to use the website rather than telephone or walk-in service.
People
SSA needs to better manage its IT systems, GAO says
The Social Security Administration's reorganization in 2011 left a few loose ends untied.
Digital Government
VA IT budget to get a boost in House spending bill
The Veterans Affairs Department's information technology budget gets a hefty raise next year under a proposal released by the House Appropriations Committee.
Cybersecurity
DHS budget gets 1.2 percent cut under House GOP committee plan
The Homeland Security Department escaped major spending cuts under a budget package presented by the GOP-run House Appropriations Committee.
Cybersecurity
Technology plays smaller role in new border patrol strategy
The Border Patrol, following the failure of SBINet, reduces its reliance on technology in new strategy.
Digital Government
Twitter users have mixed view of GSA scandal, study shows
An analysis of thousands of tweets about the recent lavish spending at a GSA conference shows a surprising mix of views about the scandal, according to a new study.
Digital Government
Majority of US embassies tweeting for diplomacy, report says
U.S. embassy tweeting is off to a good start with 69 percent of embassies engaging in Twitter communications, according to a new study.
Modernization
SSA introduces new personalized online statements
The SSA's new online records system could suffer from errors in the agency's database or users trying to use stolen personal information.
Modernization
IRS saved millions by virtualizing servers, IG says
The Internal Revenue Service saved a bundle by virtualizing about 2,500 servers, according to a new report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
Digital Government
GAO finds gaps in federal land management data
A recent study by a congressional watchdog agency found gaps in data collection regarding federal management of 650 million acres.
People
Federal agency CIOs squeeze savings from IT spending
CIO shares successful savings strategies.
People
Who pays for teleworkers' network connections?
The growing popularity of teleworking is giving rise to questions that had not been considered at any length before.
People
To tweet or not to tweet: Feds weigh the dangers and benefits
The public nature of Twitter presents some risks, but savvy feds are finding ways to share.
Modernization
DHS virtualization project could lead to mobility strategy
The Homeland Security Department is trying out a virtual desktop strategy, and if it successful it could form the basis for mobility as well.
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