Budget & Finance

Counties Move Auctions Online to Increase Revenue

September 13, 2011 - Counties that are able to use an online auction can save money and also generate more revenue, industry executive says.

New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez Wants to Move State’s IT Department

September 7, 2011 - The governor said several state agencies should be merged to address a “bloated” executive branch with 22 Cabinet positions.

California Department of Water Resources Consolidates, Virtualizes 95 Percent

August 26, 2011 - DWR’s next step is to migrate other departments within the state’s Natural Resources Agency to a shared services platform.

Georgia CIO Calvin Rhodes Discusses Outsourcing and Cloud Computing

August 25, 2011 - State budget priorities and improving government processes are among challenges Rhodes is facing.

TechAmerica’s 6 IT Policy Recommendations for State and Local Government

August 22, 2011 - More public-private collaboration and competitive contracting are on the industry group’s wish list.

The Federal CIO Should Look Worldwide for Innovative Ideas

August 22, 2011 - Technology hasn’t revolutionized the way our government does business to the extent that’s possible.

Will Federal IT Change With New Leadership?

August 18, 2011 - Federal CIO Steven VanRoekel is facing big expectations as he carries the torch for his predecessor Vivek Kundra.

Government CIO Salaries Lag Behind, Contribute to Turnover

August 17, 2011 - Taking less salary to be a public-sector CIO isn’t just about serving the public.

Chief Innovation Officer Bryan Sivak Tackles Maryland’s Status Quo

August 16, 2011 - Why allowing the “unnatural act” of a government failure is a necessary part of innovation.

Canada to Close Nearly All Government Data Centers

August 5, 2011 - Canada’s 34.5 million people will be served by fewer than 20 data centers, and government plans move to one e-mail system.

Obama Selects Steven VanRoekel for Federal CIO

August 4, 2011 - Former FCC managing director and Microsoft executive to replace departing Vivek Kundra.

Obama’s IT Team Tries to Reinvent Systems Development Model

August 1, 2011 - Are expensive standalone systems passé? Federal IT officials favor more flexible and agile delivery models such as cloud computing and open source.

Delaware CIO Jim Sills Discusses Enterprise Data Management

August 1, 2011 - Appointed Delaware CIO is January 2009, Jim Sills talks about his top priorities and the state's budget outlook.

What Will the U.S. Postal Service Look Like in 10 Years?

July 29, 2011 - To keep up with electronic messaging trends and save itself from insolvency, the U.S. Postal Service is digitizing itself.

Smart Meters Enable Residents to Prepay for Electricity

July 29, 2011 - Ocala, Fla., residents will soon get to pay for their electricity from the city utility the way they do gas for their cars.

14 Recommendations for Federal Cloud Adoption

July 26, 2011 - TechAmerica Foundation’s Cloud2 Commission gives 14 recommendations for furthering the Obama administration’s Cloud First policy.

Counties Share IT Survival Strategies for Declining Budgets

July 25, 2011 - IT plays a large role as county executives find survival strategies for declining budgets

Low-Cost Community Wireless Network Planned in Northeast Maryland

July 11, 2011 - Harford County CIO would like the network to provide low-cost wireless connectivity to residents and free Wi-Fi access for business use.

Report: 75 Percent of Minnesota Tech Agency Staff Furloughed

July 6, 2011 - The Minnesota Office of Enterprise Technology will continue to maintain critical services, such as cyber-security, despite furloughs.

Amazon, Overstock Flee California in Wake of New Tax Law

June 30, 2011 - Industry opinion seems to back move by the state.