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Friday, May 16, 2008

GAO raises red flags on retirement systems modernization
Initial tests of a major software component have identified numerous problems that may not be easily fixed in time to meet OPM’s deadline.
(Posted February 4, 2008)

OMB to agencies: Use business standards in new financial software
In a new memo, OMB requires agencies to use governmentwide business standards when they upgrade their financial systems software and move to a shared-services provider.
(Posted January 28, 2008)

DHS preparing HSIN's 'next generation'
The department will consolidate its sensitive but unclassified networks to improve information sharing.
(Posted January 18, 2008)

SSA must cut disability backlog to brace for boomer flood
Comptroller General David Walker says the current backlog will only get worse if the agency does not get more money and people to address the problem.
(Posted January 17, 2008)

IRS taxpayer advocate: Congress is biggest problem
Tax code changes cause the Internal Revenue Service to delay processing returns, says Nina Olson.
(Posted January 9, 2008)

GAO creates checklist for auditor requirements
The Professional Requirements Tool labels what must and what should be used to comply with audits.
(Posted January 7, 2008)

Late AMT patch delays IRS tax processing
The agency must reprogram its systems to accommodate the last-minute alternative minimum tax changes.
(Posted January 4, 2008)

IT crucial to USPS’ updated business strategy
But the president of the American Postal Workers Union worries that cutting labor costs is too central to the plan.
(Posted January 3, 2008)

Navy ready to launch ERP system
The service and BearingPoint complete the testing, data convergence and validation phases.
(Posted December 20, 2007)

Congress weaves IT oversight into 2008 spending bill
The bill would require the Justice Department to report to lawmakers on Sentinel, the State Department to make its Web site more accessible and NOAA to adhere to new contracting protocols.
(Posted December 20, 2007)

IRS prepares for processing overhaul
With Bush expected to sign a new tax patch into law, the agency faces up to 10 weeks of reprogramming and testing systems.
(Posted December 20, 2007)

OMB directs agencies to close off most Internet links
As part of a new security initiative, the federal government will have no more than 50 Internet connections, down from more than 1,000 now in use.
(Posted December 3, 2007)

OFPP: Take our survey...please
The agency wants to gauge how agencies are using reverse auctions, especially online.
(Posted November 30, 2007)

DOD leaning more heavily on data standards
Officials point to experience and success with radio frequency identification tags as an example of where the services need to go.
(Posted November 30, 2007)

NASCIO: Cross-government collaboration key to e-discovery
The organization has issued guidelines to help CIOs improve states' ability to handle requests for electronic information.
(Posted November 29, 2007)

IRS Oversight Board fears tax processing delays
If Congress delays action on the alternative minimum tax, IRS may have to reprogram its systems, postponing return and refund processing.
(Posted November 27, 2007)

DIA at work on new data-sharing system
The agency hires McDonald Bradley to design and build the Force Protection Assessment system.
(Posted November 26, 2007)

IG: IRS needs better plan for updating aging hardware
The agency has been working to maintain and replace old hardware, but it lacks funding and comprehensive information, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration said.
(Posted November 13, 2007)

VA, DOD push single medical exam, e-benefits site
The goal is to help injured service members transition to veteran status as they return from duty.
(Posted November 12, 2007)

IRS pushes ahead with modernization despite funding limits
Although a continuing resolution is set to expire Nov. 16, an IRS official said Congress likely will extend it and the agency can't wait to move forward.
(Posted November 1, 2007)

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