Budget & Finance

Government CIOs Diagnose Health Information Technology Options

July 12, 2009 - Economic stimulus funding for health IT means CIOs have a role in fixing the U.S. health-care system.

Louisiana Creates Electronic Health Records Loan Program

July 10, 2009 - Health care facilities and physicians that use electronic health records will be eligible for enhanced Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements, and those that fail to implement will be penalized with lower reimbursements.

$141 Million Awarded for State Energy Programs

July 10, 2009 - Hawaii will receive $10.3 million, Maine $10.9 million, Nebraska $12.4 million, New Mexico $12.7 million, the Northern Mariana Islands $7.5 million, and Texas $87.5 million.

Virginia Submits High-Speed Rail Pre-applications

July 9, 2009 - "The availability of ARRA funds will help deliver more transportation choices and economic benefits to the public much more quickly than we would otherwise be able to achieve."

Recovery.gov to Redesign, Upgrade Transparency

July 9, 2009 - "Recovery.gov 2.0 will use innovative and interactive technologies to help taxpayers see where their dollars are being spent."

ARRA Administrative Costs: NASACT Audio Conference

July 8, 2009 - "Should enable states to obtain the resources necessary for enhancing their administrative capacity to meet the Recovery Act responsibilities."

Broadband Stimulus Excludes Urban Areas, Says City CIO

July 8, 2009 - Recently released broadband stimulus eligibility requirements exclude urban areas by requiring "un-served" or "underserved" coverage status, San Jose, Calif., CIO Steve Ferguson says.

$1.16 Billion Indiana Welfare Outsourcing Contract in Jeopardy

July 8, 2009 - Twenty percent of food stamp cases are allegedly being mishandled, among other complaints.

Public Safety Faces Collaboration Challenges in Pursuit of Broadband Stimulus Funds, Says Expert

July 7, 2009 - Consortium under consideration could give public safety agencies a unified voice in pursuing funding for broadband networks.

DOE Announces $10.5 Million for Local Government Solar Energy Education

July 7, 2009 - DOE has developed guides, case studies, and tool kits to assist local governments in promoting solar energy.

Federal Dashboard Tracks IT Spending

June 30, 2009 - USAspending.gov revamped to track more than $70 billion in federal government IT spending, providing increased transparency for taxpayers.

Project Dashboard Lets New York City Residents Track Stimulus

June 24, 2009 - New York City online stimulus tracker enables citizens to follow the movement of stimulus money and progress of funded projects.

How Stimulus Money Will Benefit Public Safety

June 21, 2009 - Federal grants will benefit public safety but come with limits in some cases.

Stimulus Act Will Bring Long-Term Change in Accountability (Opinion)

June 19, 2009 - Transparency and accountability are key in using economic stimulus funds.

IT Contract Terms Stifling Competition, TechAmerica Report Says

June 18, 2009 - TechAmerica says inflexible contracts in state and local government hinder competition and cause high prices.

Homeland Security Grants Process 'Improved,' Secretary Janet Napolitano Says

June 17, 2009 - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says it's working to streamline the grant process and fund projects that have staying power beyond a single grant cycle.

FEMA Grant Allocations a Boost to States, Locals, Tribes

June 17, 2009 - Grant process also includes steps to facilitate an easier application process.

Senate Bill Could Give Smart Infrastructure a Second Chance (Opinion)

June 16, 2009 - The move could spur 'smart' infrastructure and intelligent transportation systems.

Digital Britain Launched Today

June 15, 2009 - "Only a Digital Britain will enable us to demonstrate the vision and dynamism that we have to shape the future."

What's the Public CIO's Role With Broadband Stimulus? Part 2

June 12, 2009 - To get a stimulus-funded, broadband network off the ground, needs analysis and partnerships are crucial.