Monday, November 23, 2009

GAO recommends adequate review time for second round of broadband stimulus funding, contingency plans

According to a recent report from the Government Accountability Office, federal agencies are addressing broadband program challenges, but further actions are needed to improve implementation.

A $7.2-billion federal program to bring high-speed Internet service to areas without it lacks basic information and adequate safeguards to ensure that the money isn’t wasted, the LA Times recently reported...