GAO ruling details improper HUD IT contract discussions
The Housing and Urban Development Department conducted improper discussions in the procurement process before re-awarding a $750 million IT contract to EDS Corp.
Education to launch asset management tracking
The Education Department has awarded Sunflower Systems Corp. of San Ramon, Calif., a contract to track and manage all its accountable assets across the department.
IG says FAA should replace aged displays ASAP
The agency needs to quickly replace displays at radar control towers in four cities because 'they are experiencing significant reliability problems,' according to a new IG report.
GAO: HUD should re-open HITS contract again
The Government Accountability Office today approved Lockheed Martin Corp.'s protest of a lucrative IT infrastructure contract award by the Housing and Urban Development Department to EDS Corp.
VA, DOD to collaborate on discharge, exam processing
The Veterans Affairs and Defense departments have a deal to combine the physical examinations service members undergo when they leave the military.
IRS modernization left with lean budget
The $388 billion federal omnibus spending bill makes available $205 million for IRS' Business Systems Modernization program.
IRS modernization program makes strides
The IRS has made progress instituting controls the Government Accountability Office recommended, however there are still some weaknesses.
Success at IRS? Systems coming online at last
Having brought four systems online over the past few months, the IRS and contractor Computer Sciences Corp. want to build on the momentum they have gained in the Business Systems Modernization program.
Treasury testing tools to help connect the dots
Federal investigators trying to disrupt terrorist financing expect to get more analytical muscle from a new system run by the Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.
GAO's second HITS decision due this week
Before Thanksgiving, the Government Accountability Office will add another episode to the ongoing drama of the Housing and Urban Development Department's IT services buy when it rules on the second protest filed by the losing vendor.
Health IT czar seeks help on interoperability
The Health and Human Services Department is looking to industry for help on electronic health records and health systems interoperability.
Lengthy FAA approvals cost air traffic systems, says GAO
FAA's approval and safety certification process for air traffic control systems takes too long, the Government Accountability Office said in a report released this week.
Social Security awards $525 million IT services contract to Lockheed Martin
The Social Security Administration awarded Lockheed Martin Corp. a $525 million contract today for IT support services for the agency's systems modernization.
FDA to e-track popular drugs
The Food and Drug Administration will use RFID technology to track the nation's drug supply to reduce counterfeiting.
IRS to ramp up CADE processing
The IRS plans to expand the use of its new taxpayer database to process returns, the agency's CIO said today.
Health IT czar issues health network RFI
'With the exception of a few isolated regional projects, the United States does not currently have meaningful health information interoperability capabilities,' Dr. David Brailer says in his RFI about a national health network.
GAO: Improving IRS fiscal accountability hinges on new financial system
Until the IRS fully implements a new financial system, it must wrestle with internal control weaknesses, the audit agency says.
CMS to merge Medicare claims systems
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has issued two requests for proposals related to modernization of its Medicare infrastructure and services.
HHS unveils family health history software
Health and Human Services is offering free software to help Americans learn their families' health histories and promote personal health.
IRS to bring new accounting system online
The tax agency plans to switch on its Integrated Financial System to handle core accounting, post debits and credits, and manage the budget.
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