Weve done half the job, Putnam said. We havent done a particularly good job of marketing things. Getting them up and online is only the beginning.
E-government, or promoting cross-agency IT projects that improve service to citizens, business and government efficiency, is a pillar of President Bushs Presidents Management Agenda.
The management agenda also covers human capital, or better work-force planning; competitive sourcing, or subjecting more federal work to public-private competition; financial performance, or improving the accuracy and timeliness of federal financial reports; and budget and performance integration, or linking program performance to federal funding.
While the war in Iraq and the faltering economy may have overshadowed the agenda, Putnam said those of us [in Congress] whose jurisdiction falls under thats what we should wake up in the morning and think about. We will do our part to apply oversight and pressure in our corner of the world.
Putnam said his subcommittee is likely to put forward new cybersecurity legislation in the 108th Congress. He said there are gaps in the legislative and administrative framework for encouraging people in both the public and private sectors to improve their organizations cybersecurity. FOSE, the first trade show in the new Washington Convention Center, is produced by Post Newsweek Tech Media, publisher of Government Computer News and Washington Technology. The show continues through Thursday.
Quelle: Federal Computer Week