DOD Business Systems Modernization – Further Actions Needed to Address Challenges and Improve Accountability, GAO-13-557, May 17, 2013 “The Department of Defense (DOD) continues efforts to establish a business enterprise architecture (a modernization blueprint) and transition plan and modernize its business systems and processes, in compliance with key provisions of the Ronald W. Reagan National… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: May 2013
Risks Posed by Securities Loans Collateralized by Cash
Risks Posed by Securities Loans Collateralized by Cash. May 15, 2013 “Securities loans collateralized by cashthe most popular form of securities lendingcan under certain conditions pose significant financial market risks, according to a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Initiatives to alleviate these potential risks should aim to improve transparency around cash… Continue Reading
"Meet the new Google Maps: A map for every person and place"
Google Lat Blog: “What if we told you that during your lifetime, Google could create millions of custom maps…each one just for you? In the past, such a notion would have been unbelievable: a map was just a map, and you got the same one for New York City, whether you were searching for the… Continue Reading
Google Announces A multi-screen and conversational search experience
Google Inside Search: “Search has always been about giving you the best answers quickly, regardless of what device you use. At Google I/O [May 15, 2013], we gave an update on where we are in building the search engine of the future–a search engine that can answer your questions, have a conversation with you, and… Continue Reading
NASA Technical Reports Server Has Limited Content Availability Until Further Notice
“The U.S. Government Printing Office has been informed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) that users of certain electronic NASA documents are not to share documents that are marked publicly available in the NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) until further notice. The documents cannot be shared with non-U.S. citizens. NASA staff members are reviewing… Continue Reading
The Biggest Bang Theory: How to get the most out of the competitive search for STEMM employees
“Individuals with science, technology, engineering, mathematical and medical (STEMM) skills play a key role in helping our government fulfill its critical missions and foster Americas global competitiveness. However, as the demand for STEMM talent increases and the supply shrinks, the ability for government to fill these critical positions is at risk. In this hyper-competitive environment,… Continue Reading
New GAO Reports – Defense Management, Diversity Management, Elder Justice, K-12 Education, Oil and Gas Management
Defense Management – Additional Information Needed to Improve Military Departments’ Strategies for Corrosion Prevention and Control, GAO-13-379, May 16, 2013 Diversity Management – Trends and Practices in the Financial Services Industry and Agencies after the Recent Financial Crisis, GAO-13-238, Apr 16, 2013 Elder Justice – Federal Government Has Taken Some Steps but Could Do More… Continue Reading
New study links multiple concussions sustained in combat with increased suicidal risk
Alan Zarembo, LATimes.com: “The U.S. military has faced two epidemics over the last decade of war in Afghanistan and Iraq. One is suicide. The annual rate of military personnel taking their own lives has doubled to about 20 per 100,000. That translated to a record 324 suicides in the Army last year. The other is… Continue Reading
CRS – Regulation of Fertilizers: Ammonium Nitrate and Anhydrous Ammonia
Regulation of Fertilizers: Ammonium Nitrate and Anhydrous Ammonia, May 9, 2013 “The explosion on April 17, 2013, at the West Fertilizer Company fertilizer distribution facility in West, TX, has led to questions about the oversight and regulation of agricultural fertilizer. Facilities holding chemicals must comply with regulations attempting to ensure occupational safety, environmental protection, and… Continue Reading
EPIC – Amendment to Immigration Bill Seeks to Limit Drone Surveillance on Border
EPIC: “The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved an Amendment to the immigration bill to limit the range of drones surveillance in the United States. The immigration bill grants the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection authority to operate surveillance drones continuously within the border region. Senator Dianne Feinstein’s (D-CA) Amendment reduces the patrol area of… Continue Reading
The Informed Brain in a Digital World: Interdisciplinary Team Summaries
“Digital media provide humans with more access to information than ever beforea computer, tablet, or smartphone can all be used to access data online and users frequently have more than one device. However, as humans continue to venture into the digital frontier, it remains to be known whether access to seemingly unlimited information is actually… Continue Reading
New Best Places to Work Analysis: Most Innovative Agencies
“In this uncertain environment, many federal employees are facing the same challenge: do more with less and do it better. The Partnership for Public Service and Deloittes new Best Places to Work in the Federal Government® analysis found that the vast majority of federal workers want to be innovative and are looking for ways to… Continue Reading
