Vivek Kundra, D.C.'s former Chief Technology Officer, has returned to his job as federal chief information officer for the Obama administration after being placed on leave in the wake of the OCTO arrests, the Washington Times reports. White House officials told the Times that Kundra was reinstated after they were reassured that he is not a target of the federal investigation of his former office. The story makes sure to mention the recent revelation that Kundra was cited on a minor theft charge in Montgomery County in 1996, when he was 21. The White House said they were aware of the criminal theft case and were unconcerned, calling it a "youthful indiscretion." See also the New York Times' Caucus blog, which reports that Va. Gov. Tim Kaine intervened on Kundra's behalf. more ›

FBI agents are searching the One Judiciary Square offices of the D.C. Office of the Chief Technology Officer this morning. The FBI is being tight lipped about what they are searching for, telling Politico only that the search is part of "an ongoing investigation." WTOP's Mark Segraves has been Twittering from the scene, adding that agents have since moved from the 9th floor OCTO offices to the 10th floor of One Judiciary Square, which houses the Office of the Attorney General. Some employees in the building have been sent home, according to Segraves. more ›

At the beginning of February, D.C.'s Chief Technology Officer, Vivek Kundra, was reportedly the choice of the Obama administration as the new Office of Management and Budget administrator for e-government and information technology. But this morning he's been bumped up, with an announcement from President Obama that Kundra will become the nation's first Federal Chief Information Officer. more ›

Federal News Radio reported this morning that Vivek Kundra, D.C.'s Chief Technology Officer, has been formally tapped by the Obama administration as the new Office of Management and Budget administrator for e-government and information technology. Kundra will succeed Bush appointee Karen Evans at OMB. more ›

BusinessWeek is reporting that D.C.'s Chief Technology Officer, Vivek Kundra, is on President-elect Obama's short list for the newly created position of Federal Chief Technology Officer. The choices have been narrowed down to only two: Kundra, and another Indian-born technology executive, Padmasree Warrior, who is the chief technology officer of Cisco Systems. All parties are mum on the selection process. Since taking the District CTO position in 2007, Kundra has developed a reputation for bringing in new technologies to D.C. government, including a partnership with Google and the introduction of cutting edge evaluation tools that have brought more efficiency and openness. Before coming to the District, Kundra was assistant secretary of commerce and technology for Virginia. more ›