Budget & Finance

HHS Systems Needed, but Procurement Is Ailing

June 22, 2012 - A new Government Technology survey confirms longstanding procurement frustrations as agencies look to upgrade health and human services systems.

Federal Crowdsourcing May Solve Problems Fast

June 15, 2012 - A rise in the use of crowdsourcing by federal agencies may lead to faster solutions to perplexing challenges. But in order to reap the benefits, it has to be done correctly.

Florida’s Technology Agency Caught in Political Crossfire

June 14, 2012 - Spat over scope of duties leads to loss of funding for Florida AEIT and a new job for CIO David Taylor.

Innovation Delivery Teams Coming to Big U.S. Cities

June 12, 2012 - Bloomberg Philanthropies' five-year, $24 million project will include tech-focused improvements.

Lessons from Utah's Massive Data Breach (Opinion)

June 5, 2012 - Utah's former CIO Steve Fletcher says cybersecurity is everyone's job.

Michigan Shows Why CIOs Need a Friend in the Budget Office (Opinion)

June 4, 2012 - In too many instances, they aren’t on the same page — or even speaking the same language.

Repo of Stockton, Calif.’s Would-Be City Hall May Oust IT Dept.

June 1, 2012 - City remains hopeful it can retain tenancy, despite bank takeover.

‘Show Me State’ Recovers $300 Million in Tax Revenue

June 1, 2012 - Missouri data warehouse unites taxpayer data to maximize yields for state coffers.

Cities Aim to Slash 311 Costs Without Affecting Services

May 31, 2012 - Budget belt-tightening has put the cost of 311 calls under a microscope. And while few cities would contemplate pulling the plug on these popular systems, many are looking for ways to rein in expenses.

Arkansas Cuts Time from Procurement Process

May 30, 2012 - Arkansas’ online procurement system cuts paper usage by 117,000 pages a year, and reduces processing time from three months to less than six weeks.

California Staffs Up to Retire Legacy Financial Systems

May 29, 2012 - Fi$Cal promises integrated statewide view of accounting, budgeting and procurement.

Georgia Debunks E-Procurement Myths

May 29, 2012 - An electronic purchasing system may seem like an ideal way for states to save money, but beware of the roadblocks.

4 Ideas for Coping With Fewer Resources

May 18, 2012 - What to do when more work and fewer people doesn’t add up.

Corruption Probe Snares Two in Wayne County, Mich.

May 16, 2012 - Wayne County, Mich.’s former deputy CIO pleaded guilty to bribery this week.

New Funding Model Needed for IT Infrastructure (VIDEO)

May 14, 2012 - At the NASCIO Midyear Conference in Baltimore, state CIOs discussed the need to redefine what IT infrastructure means and how to pay for it.

Delaware Shames Tax Evaders Online

May 11, 2012 - Infamy, or threat of it, proves effective revenue generator for many states.

State and Local CIOs See the Future

May 11, 2012 - You might be surprised where top IT officials think technology is headed.

Is Government Moving Fast Enough on Mobility and Apps?

May 10, 2012 - Exciting times are ahead in the mobility space, government CIOs say.

States Fear DATA Act’s Costs

May 4, 2012 - State and local governments say without federal funding, a bill working its way through Congress threatens to greatly increase the costs of reporting.

Is Procurement Killing Innovation?

May 3, 2012 - A new GovTech Exchange poll says purchasing rules can block shared services and emerging technologies.