Tech
Justice taps contractor for troubled wireless project
Interagency program has struggled in part because of a fractured relationship between the Justice and Homeland Security departments.
Tech
Auditors cite security problems with IRS wireless networks
Inspections in 10 cities turn up at least one unauthorized network.
Tech
FDA's Web overhaul won't inform public, critics say
Transformation is designed to streamline Web operations, expand agency's "reach and effectiveness.”
Defense
Defense official urges use of GSA contract vehicle
Offerings could help Pentagon fulfill congressional mandate for contracting with small firms owned by service-disabled veterans.
Tech
Trust and logistics key to standard employee ID cards
It will take several years to enroll everyone in program to give credentials to federal employees and contractors, observers say.
Tech
New grades prompt closer look at cyber standards
IT security officials from larger agencies express more confidence in accuracy of annual report card.
Tech
Compatibility dictates rollout of emergency responder, port IDs
In deploying the card-check systems, the difficulty is making sure the cards and card reader can talk to each other.
Tech
Agencies’ cybersecurity scores on the rise
Eight still fail annual review; lawmaker exploring ways to provide incentives for good grades.
Tech
IRS seeks to guide taxpayers to Internet and phone help
Plan would aim to preserve access to face-to-face consultations, but expand use of less costly services.
Tech
Lawmakers, others urge more attention to drug review system
Much of the difficulty in conducting effective drug surveillance is the FDA budget, observers say.
Tech
Management of tax fraud detection system improves
Regular meetings with stakeholders and contractors help ensure tasks are on schedule and risks are addressed, IG finds.
Tech
Systems to verify worker IDs set for overhaul
Employers now will be able to query one system using numbers assigned to workers on their permanent resident cards and employment authorization documents.
Tech
Senator probes NASA software procurement
Failure to re-bid a $5.2 million contract has a high-ranking finance panel member questioning the agency's acquisition practices.
Tech
Biggest threat to Internet could be a massive virtual blackout
This type of high-tech ambush occurs when multiple compromised systems flood the bandwidth or resources of a targeted server.
Tech
GSA organization, labor unions resolve differences
Union members at new Federal Acquisition Service will be protected in terms of transfers, evaluations and position descriptions; training also included.
Tech
Intelligence chief pushes security clearance reform
Adopting private sector methods could save the government time and money, National Intelligence Director Mike McConnell says at Excellence in Government conference.
Tech
Backlog of requests for public information growing
Median response times at agencies range from less than 10 days to more than 100, auditors find.
Tech
Senators push for IRS to expand free online tax filing
About 70 percent of taxpayers already can file electronically for free; figure is called too low.
Tech
New telework bill introduced in Senate
Federal employees automatically would be eligible to work away from the office if the measure makes it into law.
Tech