How did the government miscount a thousand data centers?
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.
Do agencies still have year-end spending sprees?
We tried to find out what agencies are spending their year-end money on, but it might not work like that anymore.
Justice kills case management project as scrutiny increases
Federal CIO Vivek Kundra announced two more actions as a result of the ongoing White House review of 26 high-priority IT projects.
Fiscal year-end spending: Does 'use it or lose it' still rule?
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?
Sunlight Foundation taking heat for USASpending.gov critique
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.
Why stop at 26 high-risk projects?
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.
Are you on OMB's high-risk list?
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.
White House targets $30B in high-risk programs
Federal CIO Vivek Kundra said the goal of a high-priority IT project list is not to kill the projects, but to turn them around as quickly as possible.
OMB may open purse to help program reviews
Close on the heels of the fiscal 2011 review requirements, officials are now offering to help agencies pay for program evaluations.
OMB wants to know how agencies manage risky IT projects
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.
@Twitter: Two geeks, a life form and a TV show
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.'
High-risk fed contracts are on the decline
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.
OMB tightens reporting screws on subcontracts, executive pay
The administration unveils statutes that demand more information from contractors on both the value of their subcontracts and their most highly paid executives.
Administration alters reporting rules for stimulus money
The rule change requires first-tier subcontractors to report their jobs information to the prime contractors to include in their quarterly reports.
Is industry facing a $20B hit?
OMB's freeze on financial management and modernization projects might cost opportunities for contractors.
OMB puts brakes on financial systems modernization
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.
Agencies' faulty payments make OMB site hit list
OMB has started a Web site, PaymentAccuracy.gov, to highlight work to reduce improper payments made by agencies.
Orszag's departure expected to have little effect on IT, acquisition
Information technology initiatives, acquisition policies are stable issues and won't feel much from the turmoil of OMB leadership changes, experts say.
Cookies may make a comeback on federal Web sites
A Defense official suggests the longstanding ban on cookies on federal Web sites may be lifted.
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