Modernization
Federal agency CIOs worried about cyberattacks, budget cuts, survey shows
TechAmerica released the results of its 22nd annual survey of federal agency chief information officers.
People
Telework is hot, telework centers are not
Speakers discussed the merits of telework centers at the Telework Exchange Town Hall on May 2.
People
CIO discovers the personal value of telework
When her husband needed medical care last year, Casey Coleman found that federal telework policies made it possible to manage work and home.
People
Telework success comes from linking it to larger goals
At least one agency finds that telework provides new ways to accomplish its mission in trying times.
Digital Government
HHS readies for Facebook organ donation initiative
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg announced a new campaign for users to publish their organ donor status, an initiative expected to increase organ donations to the registries overseen by the Health and Human Services Department.
People
Agencies still struggling with electronic records management, NARA report shows
Despite efforts to improve, agencies are still at risk of compromising their records.
Digital Government
Twitter value includes response
If an agency Tweets and nobody answers, did it matter?
People
Perception of government could affect agency hiring
Agency recruiting might just have gotten harder as survey paints a "disturbing" picture of attitudes toward the federal government.
People
One senator could block popular electronic disclosure bill
Transparency advocates are warning that despite the growing support for the Senate Campaign Disclosure Act, it could still be victim of parliamentary holds and other blocking moves. Attention is focused on one senator who has blocked the bill in the past.
Digital Government
GSA tool lets people verify genuine federal social media accounts
The General Services Administration's Social Media Registry is designed to allow agencies to manage their social media accounts while validating them for users worried that they might be fake.
Modernization
USAJobs.gov user satisfaction hasn't recovered from last year's nosedive
After the debut of the new iteration of USAJobs fizzled, user satisifaction dropped and has still not recovered.
Modernization
Citizens have an appetite for more digital government worldwide, survey shows
Digital government services are on a roll, and the next generation of services could include electronic mailboxes and secure identification as a service, according to a new survey by Accenture.
Digital Government
VA takes next steps on digital health record system
The Veterans Affairs Department has awarded a new contract for development of a joint platform for an electronic health record system with the Defense Department.
Digital Government
Most public sector IT workers see benefits in mobile tech, survey says
Government IT professionals see many benefits for their agencies from the growth in mobile technologies, including more innovation and creativity, according to a new survey.
Digital Government
DATA Act passes House
Bill would establish standards for electronic publication of agency spending data.
Digital Government
FAA undermines its safety efforts with inadequate data, GAO says
The FAA is trying to improve its assessments of accidents and crashes, but a lack of good data is handicapping the effort.
Modernization
Government-specific social networks on the rise
A survey showed some shifts in how government agencies are utilizing social networking and Web tools.
Modernization
Most federal websites still not ready for mobile access, survey finds
Agencies trail private sector in making mobile-ready sites.
Digital Government
Facebook Timeline: Help or hindrance for agencies?
Studies show whether Timeline is helping or hurting agencies seeking public interaction.
Cybersecurity
NIST tests accuracy in iris recognition for identification
Report quantifies accuracy, speed in iris-recognition algorithms.
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