The federal government has found that there are nearly 1,000 more data-centers than previous estimates indicated after a rigorous peer-review process resulted in a more complete picture of agencies' data-center assets, according to the Office of Management and Budget.
Since 2001, the Office of Management has championed a number of ideas or programs intended to bring order to federal IT spending. But has it really made a difference?
The Sunlight Foundation's recent criticism of USASpending.gov has sparked a debate about whether it is fair to push for transparency in governmnet but then chide agencies if the newly transparent data is shown to have errors.
Editor Nick Wakeman explores the idea that these projects are just the beginning of a more systematic approach to ferreting out poorly performing IT projects.
When the White House released a list of 26 high-risk information technology projects on Aug. 23, federal Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra was quick to point out that it wasn’t a hit list. But now some of the biggest names in government are under a microscope.
Agencies now will have to prove to the Office of Management and Budget they can effectively manage their high-risk IT projects, according to federal CIO Vivek Kundra.
Tweeted recently from inside GSA: TV show idea: Two geeky teens create an organic lifeform that oversees service delivery across federal government. Title: 'Weird Zients.'
Agencies reduced their use of high-risk contracts when comparing the first half of fiscal 2009 and that of 2010, although this year's numbers may be too fresh, one expert says.
The administration unveils statutes that demand more information from contractors on both the value of their subcontracts and their most highly paid executives.
The Obama administration announced today that it will overhaul the federal financial management system and prohibit agencies from placing task orders or contracts for modernization efforts.
Information technology initiatives, acquisition policies are stable issues and won't feel much from the turmoil of OMB leadership changes, experts say.
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