Transportation Department

• OMB takes aim at poorly performing IT projects

  Agencies are to review all IT projects over the next month, and the programs that are in the worst shape will go through TechStat sessions. This analysis is part two of a three pronged approach to fixing systemic problems with technology initiatives. Federal CIO Kundra says OMB will try to address those long-standing problems in October through the release of best practices.

  Budget

  July 28, 2010
• FTA feds put transit improvements on the rails

  Dozens of communities nationwide will soon enjoy major transit improvements, including new streetcars, buses, and transit facilities. Federal Transit Administration head Peter Rogoff gives us the details.

  Federal Drive

  July 16, 2010
• GAO: Agency rules allow conferences at resort locations

  A recent GAO report looked at agencies\' policies for choosing the locations of conferences and found that cost was the number one factor when it came to planning. Details from GAO\'s Lorelei St. James.

  Federal Drive

  June 14, 2010
• Agencies finding added value in open government

  Several bureaus say transparency and knowledge management initiatives complement each other. Federal Transit Administration using similar approach for open government strategy as it did to create a knowledge management culture.

  Budget

  May 12, 2010
• Performance management on agencies’ front burners

  President Obama has said publicly that he is a big fan of performance management, and wants to blend its practice into the day-to-day operation of the Federal Government. But what does that mean for feds who are tasked with actually making the wheels of government turn every day? The Association of Government Accountants convened a conference to discuss performance in government.

  Budget

  April 29, 2010
• White House ready to reveal identity management plans

  OMB will issue a new memo on HSPD-12 in the coming weeks. Agencies are feeling more pressure to meet the secure identity card requirements. Administration is also closer to finalizing new strategy for securing online transactions.

  Defense

  April 02, 2010
• Md Secy of Transportation heads to Obama Admin.

  By Amy Morris Executive Editor FederalNewsRadio Maryland’s Secretary of Transportation John Porcari is leaving that position to join the Obama Administration. Pocari is President Obama’s choice for Deputy Secretary of the Department of Transportation. He…

  Budget

  May 19, 2009
• Acquisition oversight to shift to vendors

  Competition, accountability among areas of focus for 2009

  Management

  January 16, 2009
• Exit Interview #2

  There are only six days left in the Bush administration. The Daily Debrief has been having a number of “exit interviews” with some Bush administration political appointees. Last week, we spoke to Transportation Department chief…

  All News

  January 14, 2009
• DOT gets HIP

  A new online resource to help everyone involved in the hazardous materials transportation industry.

  All News

  November 03, 2008
• Department of Transportation

  Daniel G. Mintz Chief Information Officer Encore Presentation

  Technology

  June 18, 2008