Cybersecurity
Contractors should comply with DOD security training rules
DOD has mandated training for its information assurance workforce, but contractors will have to have certified employees as well to win contracts.
Digital Government
Holt renews call for e-voting law
There were enough irregularities in the performance of electronic voting machines in Election 2006 to highlight the need for a paper trail, the congressman says.
People
Input foresees some DOD market growth
However, the research firm cautions that new political factors could affect the projections.
People
E-voting snags common but not disastrous
Watchdog organizations report thousands of complaints about touch-screen voting machines, with some problems leading to long lines and extended polling hours.
People
DHS provides funds for promising students
The agency has awarded 103 new scholarships and fellowships in an effort to help students complete studies in science and technology programs.
Cybersecurity
GSA opens emergency response office
The new office will provide coordinated assistance to first responders and others needing to procure goods and services in emergency situations.
Modernization
New spectrum policies could follow switch to digital TV
Some policy experts say local governments should not retain control of spectrum used for public safety communications
Cybersecurity
Voters are caught in an e-voting quandary
Are elections officials naive about e-voting, or are critics just pushing the wrong buttons?
People
PSC charts troubling procurement trends
A new report shows federal acquisition managers are worried about scarce resources, conflicting directives and workforce training.
Modernization
AT&T to develop Army financial systems
The telecom company will develop and deploy two systems that will improve the Army's finance processes.
People
CIOs should have fixed terms, some management experts say
Appointing agency chief information officers to serve a designated length of time could reduce turnover and promote greater continuity, according to a former deputy CIO.
People
Union questions A-76 savings
The cost savings a White House panel projects are "as good as being pulled out of thin air," according to NTEU.
People
Safavian gets 18 months
A judge sentenced the former Office of Federal Procurement Policy administrator to 18 months in prison for lying about dealings with lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
Modernization
Digital TV offers opportunity for interoperability
When part of the radio frequency spectrum currently reserved for television is freed in 2009, it could help strengthen public safety communications, an expert said.
Cybersecurity
Energy probes another data loss
The National Nuclear Security Administration is investigating a case in which a drug arrest in New Mexico uncovered a computer with classified data.
People
OPM creates online program finder
A new section of the OPM Web site allows users to find any professional development program in the government.
People
Web site emulates MySpace for feds
YoungFeds, launched by the Council for Excellence in Government, provides a social space for the government's youth brigade.
People
ODNI emphasizes agile, talented workers
The five-year strategy is intended to give intelligence agencies a workforce that will keep them effective into the future.
People
Watchdog barks about admission charge to FAR conference
An upcoming event regarding the Federal Acquisition Regulation and the Defense FAR Supplement should be free to the public, POGO says.
People
GuideStar contributes technology to fed charity efforts
The firm, which specializes in researching nonprofit organizations, is offering free tools for federal employees to use as part of OPM's Combined Federal Campaign.
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