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Electronic Government: Funding of the Office of Management and Budget's Initiatives

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "In accordance with the President's Management Agenda, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has sponsored initiatives to promote electronic government--the use of information technology, such as Web-based Internet applications, to enhance government services. Generally, these "e-gov" initiatives do not have direct appropriations but depend on a variety of funding sources, including monetary contribu… more

Date: April 25, 2005

Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Electronic Government: Challenges Must Be Addressed With Effective Leadership and Management

A statement of record issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Advances in the use of information technology (IT) and the Internet continue to change the way that federal agencies communicate, use and disseminate information, deliver services, and do business. Electronic government (e-government) refers to the use of technology, particularly web-based Internet applications, to enhance the access to and delivery of government information and service to citizens, busi… more

Date: July 11, 2001

Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.

Item Type: Text

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Electronic Government: Selected Agency Plans for Implementing the Government Paperwork Elimination Act

Testimony issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "The Government Paperwork Elimination Act (GPEA) requires that by 2003 federal agencies provide the public the option of submitting, maintaining, and disclosing required information--such as employment records, tax forms, and loan applications--electronically, instead of on paper. In October 2000, federal agencies submitted GPEA implementation plans to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which is responsible f… more

Date: June 21, 2001

Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.

Item Type: Text

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Electronic Government: Opportunities and Challenges Facing the FirstGov Web Gateway

Testimony issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "This testimony discusses what can be accomplished with FirstGov.gov and identifies challenges that should be addressed as it continues to be developed and refined. Under FirstGov, an important and previously unavailable capability--searching the entire government's web pages--was rapidly and successfully put into place. The FirstGov Board of Directors needs to address the following four issues: (1) improving site se… more

Date: October 2, 2000

Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.

Item Type: Text

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Electronic Government: Success of the Office of Management and Budget's 25 Initiatives Depends on Effective Management and Oversight

Testimony issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "A key element of the President's Management Agenda is the expansion of electronic government (e-government) to enhance access to information and services, particularly through the Internet. In response, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) established a task force that selected a strategic set of initiatives to lead this expansion. GAO previously reviewed the completeness of the information used for choosing an… more

Date: March 13, 2003

Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.

Item Type: Text

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Return to Flight Task Group

On June 13, 2003 the NASA Administrator appointed two vetereran astronauts to lead an external task group in an independent assessment of the agency's "Return to Flight" efforts and to help the nation return the Space Shuttle safely to flight. On August 17th, 2005, the task group completed its work with the delivery of a final report to the NASA Administrator.

Date: 2003

Creator: Return to Flight Task Group

Item Type: Website

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina

On September 15, 2005, the House of Representatives approved H. Res. 437, which created the Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina. According to the legislation creating it, the Select Committee was charged with conducting "a full and complete investigation and study and to report its findings to the House". Accordingly, the Select Committee presented its final Report on February 15, 2006, regarding-- (1) the development, coordination, a… more

Date: 2006

Creator: United States. Congress. House. Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina.

Item Type: Website

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Antitrust Modernization Commission

Website for the Antitrust Modernization Commission, a 12-member committee charged to review antitrust laws and provide recommendations regarding issues and possible changes or modernizations. The site includes information about the commission documents collected during their research including meeting notes and hearing transcripts, and a collection of public comments.

Date: May 31, 2007

Creator: United States. Antitrust Modernization Commission.

Item Type: Website

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Economic Indicators

Economic Indicators.gov is provided by the Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA), which is the bureau within the U.S. Department of Commerce. Many political and business decisions are based upon the economic and demographic information produced by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, US Census Bureau, and STAT-USA. ESA has three primary missions: 1) maintain the highest possible quality Federal statistical system and make improvements where warranted and feasible, 2) communicate a vision of… more

Date: 2009

Creator: Economics and Statistics Administration

Item Type: Website

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Commission on Systemic Interoperability

The Commission on Systemic Interoperability was authorized by the Medicare Modernization Act and established by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Its members were appointed by the President of the United States of America and the leaders of the 108th United States Congress, and it held its first meeting on January 10, 2005.

Date: 2005

Creator: Commission on Systemic Interoperability

Item Type: Website

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Electronic Government: Better Information Needed on Agencies' Implementation of the Government Paperwork Elimination Act

A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "The Government Paperwork Elimination Act requires federal agencies to give the public the option by October 2003 of submitting, maintaining, and disclosing required information in electronic rather than paper format. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is responsible for overseeing executive branch efforts to comply with the act. Although the October 2000 implementation plans contained much useful inform… more

Date: September 28, 2001

Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Electronic Government: National Archives and Records Administration's Fiscal Year 2011 Expenditure Plan

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Since 2001, the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has been working to develop an Electronic Records Archive (ERA) to preserve and provide access to massive volumes of all types of electronic records. NARA originally planned to complete the system in 2012, but has repeatedly revised the program schedule and estimated cost and is now planning to deploy an ERA system with reduced function… more

Date: March 4, 2011

Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Electronic Government: Proposal Addresses Critical Challenges

Testimony issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "E-government is critical to the government's ability to effectively communicate with the public. Both Congress and current and past administrations have emphasized the importance of e-government and have put forth proposals to address the challenges associated with this issue. Earlier this year, the Senate passed S. 803, the E-government Act of 2002. To accomplish the goal of enhancing the management and promotion o… more

Date: September 18, 2002

Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.

Item Type: Text

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Electronic Government: Selection and Implementation of the Office of Management and Budget's 24 Initiatives

A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "In the President's Management Agenda, a key element for reforming the federal government is the expansion of electronic government (e-government)--that is, the use of technology, particularly the Internet, to enhance access to government information and services. Accordingly, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) established a task force to select and manage strategic e-government initiatives. GAO was aske… more

Date: November 22, 2002

Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Electronic Government: Performance Measures for Projects Aimed at Promoting Innovation and Transparency Can Be Improved

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Congress enacted the Electronic Government (E-Gov) Act in 2002 to promote better use of the Internet and other information technologies (IT), thereby improving government services for citizens, internal government operations, and opportunities for citizen participation in government. Among other things, the act established the E-Gov Fund to support projects that expand the government's ability to carry … more

Date: September 23, 2011

Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Electronic Government: Federal Agencies Continue to Invest in Smart Card Technology

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Smart cards--plastic devices about the size of a credit card--use integrated circuit chips to store and process data, much like a computer. Among other uses, these devices can provide security for physical assets and information by helping to verify the identity of people accessing buildings and computer systems. They can also support functions such as tracking immunization records or storing cash value… more

Date: September 8, 2004

Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Electronic Government: Potential Exists for Enhancing Collaboration on Four Initiatives

A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "In accordance with the President's management agenda, the Office of Management and Budget has sponsored initiatives to promote expansion of electronic government--the use of information technology, particularly Web-based Internet applications, to enhance government services. Each initiative demands a high degree of collaboration among organizations. For four of these initiatives, GAO was asked to determine, am… more

Date: October 10, 2003

Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Electronic Government: Federal Initiatives Are Evolving Rapidly But They Face Significant Challenges

Testimony issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO discussed the evolving electronic government (e-government) environment, focusing on: (1) the statutory and policy framework; (2) key efforts to implement electronic government programs; and (3) the major challenges confronting both government and the private sector in making the transition to online business and service environments."

Date: May 22, 2000

Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.

Item Type: Text

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Electronic Government: Planned e-Authentication Gateway Faces Formidable Development Challenges

A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "For on-line government services that involve sensitive information, such as financial or personal information, it is important to be able to confirm the identity of potential users. This confirmation process, known as authentication, is crucial for security and user confidence. The General Services Administration (GSA) is developing an "e-Authentication gateway," which is to provide a consolidated electronic a… more

Date: September 12, 2003

Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Electronic Government: Government Paperwork Elimination Act Presents Challenges for Agencies

A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Government Paperwork Elimination Act (GPEA) and how it enables citizens to interact with the federal government electronically, focusing on: (1) the status of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) efforts to develop guidance implementing GPEA; and (2) major challenges or impediments that might affect successful GPEA implementation."

Date: September 15, 2000

Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Electronic Government: Smart Card Usage is Advancing Among Federal Agencies, Including the Department of Veterans Affairs

Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The federal government is interested in the use of smart cards--credit card-like devices that use integrated circuit chips to store and process data--for improving the security of its many physical and information assets. Besides providing better authentication of the identities of people accessing buildings and computer systems, smart cards offer a number of other potential benefits and uses, such as creatin… more

Date: October 6, 2004

Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.

Item Type: Text

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Access America E-Gov E-Zine

Access America E-Gov E-Zine tells the stories of how federal employees are using information technology to deliver services to the American people and to improve their own productivity. Their work captures the vision of Vice President Al Gore in his book, Access America: Reengineering Through Information Technology.

Date: January 3, 2001

Creator: Woods, Greg & Wood, Patricia

Item Type: Website

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Electronic Government: Federal Agencies Have Made Progress Implementing the E-Government Act of 2002

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The E-Government Act (E-Gov Act) of 2002 was enacted with the general purpose of promoting better use of the Internet and other information technologies to improve government services for citizens, internal government operations, and opportunities for citizen participation in government. Among other things, the act specifically requires the establishment of the Office of Electronic Government within the… more

Date: December 10, 2004

Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Electronic Government: Challenges to Effective Adoption of the Extensible Markup Language

A chapter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Extensive markup language (XML) is a flexible, nonproprietary set of standards designed to facilitate the exchange of information among disparate computer systems using Internet protocols. Although XML's technical standards, such as specifications for tagging, exchanging, and displaying information, have largely been worked out by commercial standards setting organizations and are in use, equally important bu… more

Date: April 5, 2002

Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department