Smaller IT budget doesn't stop FDIC from modernizing

Russ Pittman, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's chief information officer and director of the Division of IT, said he asked for a technology budget that is eight percent less in 2013 because the agency completed several large scale projects.
May 23, 2013

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Smaller IT budget doesn't stop FDIC from modernizing

Russ Pittman, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's chief information officer and director of the Division of IT, said he asked for a technology budget that is eight percent less in 2013 because the agency completed several large scale projects.
April 4, 2013

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Lawmakers putting GSA's new conference spending rules to the test

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee lawmakers were expected to ask the agency's inspector general to look into the 14th Annual SmartPay conference happening this week in Nashville. GSA says all conferences must go through a multi-step approval process, including those already in the planning stages for 2012 and beyond.

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FDIC, Surface Board rely on communication to take top spots on 'Best Places to Work' list

Top ranked agencies say constant contact with employees is key to success. FDIC moved from the bottom in 2005 to the top this year. Surface Transportation Board takes top spot among small agencies for second year in a row.

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ELC: News and Notes

OPM developing competency models for performance improvement officers and chief operating officers as part of its requirements under the GPRA Modernization Act. DHS moves to agile development to fix the HSIN program. NIST to update HSPD-12 card requirements to meet mobile needs.

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GAO: FDIC suffers from weak information security controls

Weak information security controls have put financial systems at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at risk, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office.

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Which feds make the most money?

Feds who make more than $180,000 a year make up less than one percent of the federal workforce. Leading that pack are doctors, lawyers and dentists. Doctors held roughly eight out of 10 of the top-salaried jobs.

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Debt elimination scams cause big problems

Debt got you down? Well, one Internet site promotes a document that you can use to "legally" eliminate an outstanding credit card balance or other debts.

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Telework is about to change your agency

The recent passage of the Telework Enhancement Act substantially changes the status of telework throughout government. But how? We get details from Dr. Scott Overmyer, author of a new study.

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FDIC warns about 'Patriot Act' phishing

The FDIC is warning banks about phishing emails being sent out informing recipients that the FDIC's deposit insurance for their accounts had been suspended because of Patriot Act violations.

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Agencies struggle to make data transparent

The Office of Management and Budget wants to expand the use of Extensible Business Reporting Language to expand access to structured data. However, the technology to ensure widespread adoption still has a way to go. But two pilots with industry shows it can be done.

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Proposal to allow the FDIC access to taxpayer money

Under proposed legislation the FDIC may be granted the ability to dip into taxpayers funds.

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Kashkari details progress under TARP

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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Glen Bjorklund
Deputy Director for Administration
Sept. 11th, 2008

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