People

Air Force studies workforce survey

Officials expect to complete their analysis in February and make the survey results available to all Air Force leaders.

Cybersecurity

USPS to review encryption practices

The U.S. Postal Service will conduct a comprehensive review of its data encryption practices in light of new offerings and electronic threats.

Cybersecurity

Study to assess impact of HSPD-12

GSA wants a comprehensive technical study on the impact of new mandatory building access controls on existing building security systems.

People

OPM tackles retirement systems

Congressional auditors said earlier this year that the agency's $294 million retirement systems modernization effort was at risk.

Modernization

Auditor faults OPM accounting system

OPM’s financial accounting is not properly configured to provide intragovernmental balances, according to KPMG auditors.

People

USPTO to let examiners work at home

Officials said the agency must offer alternative work arrangements to attract and retain high-quality employees.

People

Robert Dickson joins Apptis

In his federal career, Dickson served on the Government Information Technology Executive Council board of directors.

Cybersecurity

NIST releases biometric data specs

The specifications include interoperable standards for storing data extracted from fingerprint images.

Modernization

GAO criticizes USPS ombudsman role

Auditors recommend that USPS make its newly created ombudsman position more independent and impartial.

People

3 agencies win management awards

Labor, State and SSA win top management honors this week as recipients of the President’s Quality Awards.

People

NAPA to study government accountability

The National Academy of Public Administration will analyze the impact of a rapidly expanding contractor workforce on government accountability.

Cybersecurity

GSA gears up for HSPD 12 buys

Companies have until Jan. 9, 2006, to submit information about components of a security identity card system.

People

Bionic ear transformed Royer's life

IRS computer specialist motivated to champion Section 508 programs

People

Fed telework on the rise but still falls short

Expanded federal marketing efforts contributed to significant increases in telework in 2004, a new survey shows.

People

Forrester advises using tech to retain and train young feds

An industry analyst said workers who are 25 years old and younger have many characteristics that federal agencies need as they seek ways to replenish the workforce.

Modernization

NSA posts notice about faster, lighter crypto

With little fanfare, the federal government has been conducting a cryptographic modernization program for the past several years. Suite B is part of that effort.

People

OPM opens jobs office at Walter Reed

The new OPM office will coordinate activities with the staff of Walter Reed’s Transition Assistance Program.

People

Scant data on overseas outsourcing

A congressional watchdog agency says more research is needed to understand the economic and national security risks.

Modernization

Vendors bank on HSPD-12 mandate

Secure federal identity credentials bring new opportunities and risks

People

Uncertainty clouds DOD pay plan

Pentagon's new salary rules could create sharper pay differences