VA moves closer to IT modernization decision
Agency will be asking for more industry input before moving forward with the modernization of the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture.
Contractors miscount stimulus jobs, says SSA OIG
SSA contractors overestimated the number of jobs they created with economic stimulus funds, according to a new audit.
White House uses LinkedIn for policy discussion
The White House claims success in using its LinkedIn group to hold a members-only discussion on Wall Street reforms.
Web 2.0 report: Agencies not going far enough
Most federal agencies are using Web 2.0 tools on the periphery and not as part of their core mission, says author Mark Forman.
Contractors fear being blacklisted under new defense bill
Federal contractor groups are up in arms about a provision in the defense authorization bill that they believe will result in secret blacklists against their members.
Federal Web sites chided for accessibility, usability issues
Critics cite technical problems at Section508.gov and reduced customer satisfaction scores.
GSA's Bev Godwin discusses 'face-tweeting'
The new media director said White House staffers used that term to describe simultaneous Facebook and Twitter posting.
Money pit: $3B in cost overruns for Coast Guard's Deepwater procurement
The Coast Guard's Deepwater asset procurement program has seen its costs skyrocket while its performance capabilities degrade, according to a new report from the GAO.
Contractors embrace social media
A new survey shows that federal contractors have started using social media with enthusiasm, but are they seeing a return on investment?
VA promises big role for small biz under $12B procurement
The VA's Transformation Twenty-One Total Technology contract will set aside at least seven out of 15 prime contracts for veteran-owned small businesses, Secretary Eric Shinseki announced. How much money is he pledging?
Obama ready to sign improper payments legislation
The president is expected to sign legislation today meant to crack down on $110 billion a year in erroneous federal payments.
IBM to develop automated online claims processing for VA
IBM Corp. has been awarded a $9.1 million contract by the Veterans Affairs Department to develop an automated online claims processing system to speed processing of Agent Orange claims.
Lockheed researching Twitter, YouTube for disaster response
Lockheed Martin Corp.'s advanced lab in New Jersey is counting tweets as part of its research on how to track and analyze social media use for disaster response.
111 agency mobile applications for your smart phone
After spending months encouraging mobile application development, USA.gov has released a comprehensive list of apps now available for your government smart phone.
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.
GSA wants vendor ideas to improve communications
The General Services Administration wants ideas from vendors to improve communication and collaboration.
Is your company on the Do Not Pay list?
The Obama administration is developing a governmentwide Do Not Pay List to track debarred contractors, deceased individuals and others ineligible for federal payments.
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.
NOAA interactive map tracks Gulf oil spill
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s new Web features a mapping tool that integrates oil spill data from federal and state agencies.
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