The budget deal worked out between the White House and Congress for the 2011 fiscal year will directly impact the federal e-government program. The spending agreement will put a severe crimp in a program that bolsters government transparency efforts, as well as initiatives designed to modernize IT management, according to supporters of the e-government initiative. The program is administered by the Office of E-Government and Information Technology within the Office of Management and Budget.
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Budget Deal Puts the Squeeze on E-Gov Programs
Posted by: John K. Higgins April 26, 2011 05:00 AMThe budget deal worked out between the White House and Congress for the 2011 fiscal year will directly impact the federal e-government program. The spending agreement will put a severe crimp in a program that bolsters government transparency efforts, as well as initiatives designed to modernize IT management, according to supporters of the e-government initiative. The program is administered by the Office of E-Government and Information Technology within the Office of Management and Budget.