New Report on State Enterprise Architecture Programs
The States and Enterprise Architecture: How far have we come? Findings from the NASCIO 2005 EA Assessment, October 2005 (PDF)
Category «E-Government»
U.S. Government Manual, 2005-2006 Edition
U.S. Government Manual, 2005-2006 Edition: “The United States Government Manual provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches. It also includes information on quasi-official agencies; international organizations; and boards, commissions, and committees.” Quick keyword search or browse sections (in PDF).
DOE IG Report on Cyber Security Program
From the Dept. of Energy Office of Inspector General, Report IG-0704, dated October 6, 2005: Evaluation Report – The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Unclassified Cyber Security Program – 2005.
Markle Foundation Report Shows Strong Public Support for E-Health Records
Markle Foundation press release: Americans Support Online Personal Health Records; Patient Privacy and Control Over Their Own Information Are Crucial to Acceptance
GAO Compares and Contrasts Role of CIO in Government and Private Sector
Chief Information Officers: Responsibilities and Information Technology Governance at Leading Private-Sector Companies, GAO-05-986, September 9, 2005. Highlights. “The CIOs of most of the 20 leading private-sector organizations GAO met with had either sole or shared responsibility for 9 of the 12 information and technology management functional areas.”
GAO Examines Program to Create Governmentwide E-Rulemaking System
Electronic Rulemaking: Progress Made in Developing Centralized E-Rulemaking System, GAO-05-777, September 9, 2005. Highlights. “The E-Government Act of 2002 requires regulatory agencies, to the extent practicable, to ensure there is a Web site the public can use to comment on the numerous proposed regulations that affect them. To accomplish this, the Office of Management and …
LC Portal Wins Web Design Award
Press release, September 26, 2005: “The Library of Congress Web site at www.loc.gov today received an ‘Outstanding Websit’ award from the Web Marketing Association. The award recognizes excellence in Web site development in a number of categories.” Specialized links from the LC site include: American Memory; the Global Gateway to World Culture and Resources; THOMAS; …
FEMA Flood Mapping Data
“FEMA has embarked on an aggressive 5-year initiative to update the Nation’s flood hazard maps. Infused with funds provided by the President and Congress, FEMA is transforming the way flood maps are created and accessed. Our vision for Map Modernization entails providing flood maps and data for communities nationwide that are more accurate, easier-to-use, and …
Quartet of New Reports Document Federal Government Failures in Response to Katrina
From the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, a trio of reports related to the federal government response to Katrina, released on October 7, 2005: Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina Falls Short: A Timeline of Key Events Democrats Stand United in Support of Hurricane Katrina Survivors, Offer Plans to Provide Immediate Assistance Republican Oversight Failures Demonstrate Need …
Annual Canadian Report on the Privacy Act
From the The Privacy Commissioner of Canada, Jennifer Stoddart: Privacy Commissioner’s 2004-2005 Annual Report on the Privacy Act – Commissioner calls for reform to the Privacy Act. October 6, 2005. Press release: “In her 2004-2005 Annual Report on the Privacy Act, the Commissioner highlights some of the most significant issues her Office has faced in …
Grant to Promote Intergovernmental Information Sharing
Press release: “On September 26, 2005, the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) received official grant award notification from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of $500,000, to promote the need for a common framework, or architecture, and standards for information sharing at …
The European Court of Human Rights Database
“The European Court of Human Rights HUDOC Portal is a powerful, user-friendly information system which provides free online access to the case-law of the European Court of Human Rights, the European Commission of Human Rights and the Committee of Ministers. The judgments, decisions, resolutions and reports of these bodies are held in a database and …
