February 6, 2010 — OpenGov websites and Public Engagement Tools A week ago, OpenGov with the progress of the Open Government Directive moved to a new level, and one that many of us in the community have long anticipated. The schedule laid out by the OGD prescribes an almost ‘lightening round’ (for the slow, deliberateRead… Read more »
We were asked recently to “look into” suppressing names from Mecklenburg County’s online property owner system. The request originated from the criminal justice ranks, the specific concern being that criminals might use the system to get address info for police, prosecutors, and judges, but not for sending thank you notes. Just doing a survey (http://checkbox.co.mecklenburg.nc.us/NameSearchSuppression.survey)Read… Read more »
I came across this InformationWeek.com article titled “Government Plans Mobile Apps Store” Federal CIO Vivek Kundra outlines plans to offer mobile applications from an iPhone-like ‘store’ that will give the public access to new capabilities developed by both the government and third-party developers. http://www.informationweek.com/news/government/mobile/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=222900231 I got curious when I read the article and immediately wentRead… Read more »
By J. Nicholas Hoover InformationWeek December 16, 2009 04:33 PM The House of Representatives is finally about to get with the times and will soon install a Wi-Fi network, it announced late last week. The roll-out will take place over as long as three years, according to a statement of work posted on the WebRead… Read more »
Despite a difficult Friday commute for many federal workers, Office of Personnel Management Director John Berry defended his decision to keep federal offices open Friday, saying safety and government operations are the only factors he considers when making such decisions. “The decision is never based on 100 percent perfection,” Berry said in an interview FridayRead… Read more »
I left home this morning around 8AM planning to go to Medical Center to catch the train to work. I took me 30 mts to get onto I 270. It was 10AM when I reached the Old Georgetown Exit. The traffic was at a snail’s pace and It was still a long way to goRead… Read more »
As residents of the D.C. area begin to dig out and attempt to get back to work, many faced a harrowing commute Friday morning, prompting some to wonder if OPM’s decision to open D.C. Offices was a good idea. Though federal workers are under a delayed arrival/unscheduled leave policy, many had trouble getting into theirRead… Read more »
The biggest news out of the historic back-to-back snow storms this winter season is not the shortage of snow shovels or the Open Government initiatives deadlines, but rather how telework has become mainstream. As a long time Washington DC professional, I remember numerous snow storms over the last twenty years that have closed schools andRead… Read more »
Federal workers who attempted to get to the office on Friday morning faced poorly plowed roads, lengthy backups and then, most nerve-wracking of all, a Metro derailment in downtown Washington. Dr. Gridlock, Robert Thomson, wrote early this morning on The Post’s Get There blog to expect a more difficult commute than normal. That warning provedRead… Read more »
Nominations are being accepted until February 19, 2010. Start your online application now at http://www.citizenservices.gov/aboutus/AwardNomination.php In the interest of open and transparent government, the award applications are being posted on the program blog as they come in http://citizenserviceaward.wordpress.com/ Participate in the judging process by leaving comments. If your agency has already applied, engage your employees.Read… Read more »