Biden picks campaign veteran for federal CISO job
Chris DeRusha, who led information security on the Biden campaign, is the federal government's new chief information security officer.
Joe Jordan confirmed as OFPP administrator
After just five months of vacancy, OFPP has a new leader.
Chopra to step down
White House announces the federal CTO is planning a departure.
Deal reached to avert shutdown with only hours to spare
A late-night deal avoided a partial government shutdown, the fifth such occasion this year.
Get ready for a leadership vacuum
2012 likely to be the year of leadership changes as the presidential election nears.
Obama wants small businesses paid in 15 days
The faster payments will give small businesses more confidence in cash flow, officials say.
Kundra claims he started to close the IT gap
Vivek Kundra, the first federal CIO, offers some parting thoughts on public service.
OMB steps up hunt for fake products
The Obama administration's anti-counterfeit working group is looking for gaps in legal authority and regulation that may undermine how officials can check on the quality of products the government buys.
Federal CIO Vivek Kundra leaving White House
Federal CIO Vivek Kundra has been the most prominent force for technology in the Obama administration, but he is about to step down.
Biden simplifies federal website message a bit too much
In announcing a campaign to cut unneeded websites, Joe Biden and others may have lost some precision.
Agencies update progress on transparency plans
Federal agencies are publishing charts, graphics and progress reports on their open government efforts.
Shutdown redux: Early proposals rejected
The Senate has rejected two separate spending proposals. Now the clock is ticking again toward a possible government shutdown.
More collaboration means more competition, OMB official says
By opening discussions with vendors, officials can learn what other companies can offer them, instead of sticking with the current vendor, an official says.
House panel proposes steep funding cuts for agencies
The House Appropriations Committee has mapped out its spending blueprint, including proposing double-digit cuts for some federal agencies.
OPM tries again to get word out about weather dismissals
OPM alerts employees today on early-release options tomorrow.
Government reorganization taking first steps
The White House's plan to substantially reorganize the federal government is in its earliest stage, and still needs Congressional approval.
Agencies schooled to be vendor-neutral in RFPs
Officials have reminded agency purchasers about value-neutral IT purchases after a federal judge ruled that the Interior Department decided to buy software from Microsoft while other capable companies were interested in the work.
Funding rules might challenge Obama IT reform effort
When Federal CIO Vivek Kundra unveiled the White House IT management reform plan earlier this month, he said one of its toughest elements would be aligning the budget process with the technology cycle.
White House promises major changes to IT management
The federal government is doing a major rehab on how it oversees and manages the $70 billion in annual IT spending.
IT innovation might be at risk under new Congress, former Rep. Davis warns
Former Rep. Tom Davis (R-Va.) predicts that the new House GOP majority will be zealous in scrutinizing agency IT innovations for possible cuts.
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