People
Treasury seeks to automate invoice workflow process
It wants to minimize the paper flow and streamline the invoice routing and approval processes.
People
GAO: SEC's internal repayments controls less risky
The Government Accountability Office no longer classifies the existing problems as major weaknesses, according to a new report.
People
IRS database delay affects refunds
The two-month postponement in releasing the Customer Account Data Engine could mean delays for future versions, too, GAO said.
Cybersecurity
Report: Lost IRS laptops put taxpayer data at risk
The agency has identified 387 data breach incidents due to lost computers having inadequate encryption of taxpayers’ personal data and weak password controls.
Cybersecurity
GAO: IRS slow to fix numerous IT security gaps
The weaknesses impair the tax agency’s ability to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of financial and sensitive information.
People
Bill would let taxpayers file online for free
Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii) introduced the Free Internet Filing Act, which would let individual taxpayers electronically file returns directly through the IRS’ Web site.
People
Agencies to report financial services metrics under LOB
Starting in June, agencies and shared-services providers will have to report how well their financial services perform.
People
Taxpayer advocate backs IRS e-file portal concept
Many people balk at paying transmission fees that professional tax firms charge for e-filing.
Cybersecurity
SEC’s inconsistent controls leave financial data at risk
The Securities and Exchange Commission has not implemented critical IT security controls consistently, and new security risks remain unresolved, GAO says.
People
SSA seeks sources to digitize more documents for disability review
The agency needs a vendor that can process document images from 145 hearing offices to conform with its electronic folder business process.
People
House panel to look into IRS' use of private tax collectors
Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) says the IRS should not award any new contracts for private tax collectors this year.
People
Feds' green computing initiative takes hold
TSA is in the final stages of replacing older computers with environmentally friendly ones to comply with a presidential order.
People
OMB, FSIO propose first financial standard process
The proposed process would prevent agencies from spending or obligating more funds than their budgets allow.
People
Two agencies prove it’s possible to fix GAO high-risk programs
HUD, Postal Service worked their way off of GAO’s high-risk list.
Acquisition
GSA to seek Treasury HSPD-12 integrator
The contractor will customize the smart ID card solution to meet Treasury's requirements and integrate it in the agency’s network infrastructure and PKI.
People
Lawmakers offer bill to fix Walter Reed, VA service gaps
A bipartisan group introduced legislation to improve wounded soldiers' access to health care and benefits.
People
IRS seeks input on middleware support, enterprise migration
The service's draft work proposal also sets out the needs for the transition of its new Infrastructure Shared Services components from Modernization to Enterprise Operations.
Modernization
USDA counts down to Networx
The Agriculture Department is prepared for the contract's award, which is expected at any time.
People
Web page lets soldiers comment on accessing services, benefits
The Task Force on Returning Global War on Terror Heroes will examine the processes for combat veterans to gain services and benefits from the VA and other agencies.
People
GSA to seek commercial financial management providers
The Financial Systems Integration Office will select vendors from which agencies can choose to provide services under the Financial Management Line of Business consolidation initiative.
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