Information Technology

Information Technology
Author: Valerie C. Melvin
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2009-03
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1437911374

The Social Security Admin. (SSA) spends about $1 billion annually to support its information technology (IT) needs. Given the size and significance of the agency's ongoing and future investments in IT, it is crucial that the agency manages these investments wisely. This report determines whether SSA's investment management approach is consistent with leading investment management best practices. To accomplish this, the author used its an investment management framework and associated methodology, with a focus on the framework's Stages 2 and 3, which are based on the investment management provisions of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996. Includes recommendations. Charts and tables.

Information Technology

Information Technology
Author: David A. Powner
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 65
Release: 2010
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1437920756

The fed. gov¿t. will spend $71 billion for info. technol. (IT) projects for FY 2009. These projects must be planned and managed effectively. This includes ensuring that they receive selection and oversight reviews. Selection involves identifying and analyzing projects' risks and returns and selecting those that will best support the agency's needs; oversight includes reviewing the progress of projects against expectations and taking corrective action when these expectations are not being met. This report determines whether: (1) fed. agencies have guidance on the role of their department-level investment review boards in selecting and overseeing IT projects; and (2) these boards are performing reviews of poorly planned and poorly performing projects. Illus.

DoD Business Systems Modernization

DoD Business Systems Modernization
Author: Randolph C. Hite
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 70
Release: 2009-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1437916503

Since 1995, the DoD¿s business systems modernization program has been designated as high risk, and it continues to do so today. To assist in addressing DoD's business system modernization challenges, the Nat. Defense Authorization Act for FY 2005 contains provisions that require the DoD to take certain actions and to annually report to its congressional committees on these actions. This is an annual review of DoD's actions to comply with key aspects in the Act and related fed. guidance. To do so, the auditor reviewed, for ex., the latest version of DoD's business enterprise architecture and transition plan, investment mgmt. policies and procedures, and information in the dep¿t. business system data repositories. Includes recommendations. Illus.

Investment Management: IRS Has a Strong Oversight Process but Needs to Improve How It Continues Funding Ongoing Investments

Investment Management: IRS Has a Strong Oversight Process but Needs to Improve How It Continues Funding Ongoing Investments
Author: David A. Powner
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 47
Release: 2011-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1437989195

The IRS relies extensively on information technology (IT) to carry out its mission. For fiscal year 2012, IRS requested about $2.67 billion for IT. Given the size and significance of these investments, this report evaluates IRS's capabilities for managing its IT investments. To address this objective, the report reviewed IRS policies and procedures and assessed them using IT investment management framework and associated methodology, focusing on the framework's stage relevant to building a foundation for investment management. The report also interviewed officials responsible for IRS's investment management process. Includes recommendations. Charts and tables. This is a print on demand publication.

Business Systems Modernization

Business Systems Modernization
Author: United States. Government Accountability Office
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2007
Genre: Executive departments
ISBN: 9781422399446

Department of Labor

Department of Labor
Author: Andrew Sherrill
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 85
Release: 2011-05
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1437983294

The Dept. of Labor (Labor) plays a vital role in promoting the welfare of American workers through administering and enforcing more than 180 federal laws that cover some 10 million employers and 125 million workers. Since the recent economic downturn, Labor's role has become even more critical as its programs provide additional employment and training supports. This report determined how well Labor is adhering to best management practices to ensure that its programs are operating effectively. Specifically, it assesses Labor':s (1) strategic workforce management; (2) management controls to manage and modernize its information technology; and (3) accountability over its discretionary grants. Illus. This is a print on demand report.