Congress, GAO want to see better security planning
Congress is laboring over legislation to set computer security standards and mandates, but exasperated lawmakers say they can only legislate, not micromanage, federal agencies.
Notebooks will power effort to verify census
After most of the 2000 Census is complete, a separate team of workers equipped with notebook computers will hit selected streets to verify the decennial tally.
PACKET RAT
'Life is absurd,' the Rat muttered hopefully, dangling by the tip of his tail from a ventilation shaft overlooking the alarm-crisscrossed floor of a computer room.
Leadership at FTS doesn't skip a beat
The General Services Administration sought to project continuity this month after the announcement that Dennis J. Fischer'onced called 'the best damn bean counter in Washington' by one federal veteran'will leave his post as commissioner of GSA's Federal Technology Service on April 2.
PROFESSIONAL CALENDAR
28-29 Federal Data MiningSymposium and exposition. Washington. Contact the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association
Thousands fill out census forms online, surprising bureau officials
Thousands of Americans are opting for cyberspace over postal mail to send their completed decennial count questionnaires, although the Census Bureau hasn't promoted that method.
FCC gives thumbs-up to vertical telecom merger of Qwest, US West
The Federal Communications Commission has approved the merger of two Colorado companies: a regional Bell carrier and a broadband fiber-optic network company.
IRS to upgrade file system gradually
The IRS will transfer its 1960s-era taxpayer data files incrementally from tape into modern databases, instead of trying to keep both records systems synchronized as originally planned.
Two depart OMB for other agencies
The information technology staff churn has not spared the Office of Management and Budget, where two senior officials recently announced plans to take other government jobs.
GCN/State & Local wins a Jesse H. Neal National Business Journalism Award
GCN/State & Local last week won a Jesse H. Neal National Business Journalism Award from the American Business Press for the best subject-related series of articles among publications of its size. The September 1999 issue of GCN/State & Local was honored for its nationwide summary of year 2000 preparations at the state, county and municipal levels. The team that produced the issue included, front left to right, GCN editorial director Thomas R. Temin, GCN/State & Local associate editor Trudy Walsh, managing editor Vanessa Jo Roberts and graphic artist Michael J. Bechetti, and, top left to right, assistant managing editor Julie Britt, GCN/State & Local associate editor Claire E. House and associate art director Phyllis L. Maringer. Articles from the winning issue can be found at <a href="http://www.gcnstateandlocal.com">www.gcnstateandlocal.com</a>.
Integration, security are among SSA's priorities, CIO Dyer says
Integrating information, maintaining computer security, and preparing for equipment upgrades and new contractors top Social Security Administration chief information officer John Dyer's plans for the agency.
FAA's systems chief focuses on security issues
Consistency is the key to securing government systems, a Federal Aviation Administration official said recently.
Justice employees receive honors for systems work
The Justice Department and GCN honored 12 Justice employees for excellence in systems development, management and implementation.
Buying reforms hurt small businesses, experts say
Procurement reforms have let agencies buy information technology faster and cheaper, but many experts concede that the government's buying changes have been tough on small businesses.
PTO creates Web app for patent orders
The Patent and Trademark Office recently upgraded its Revenue Accounting and Management System to allow financial transactions over the Internet.
Government must learn to move fast, survey finds
As the government models its operations on the private sector, it will have to conduct business in Internet time, the authors of a new study found.
Justice's new tech chief eyes IT investment
Jim Gallagher took over as chief of the Justice Department's systems technology staff last month.
Energy posts handbook to help schools boost security
The Energy Department has posted online a school security handbook that seems to respond to the 'I never thought it could happen here' refrain.
NIST updates standard for cryptography modules
The National Institute of Standards and Technology recently revised the government's systems security and encryption validation standard.
TransCom tests a management project for better customer service
The Transportation Command, one of the unified Defense Department commands, is investing $500,000 to improve its customer relationship management.
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