FCW Insider: Oct. 9
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
DOD releases long-awaited data strategy
The Defense Department's new data strategy takes on ethics, governance and data standards.
DHS closes in on new compensation rules for cyber talent
An emerging cyber talent hiring system at DHS awaits new payroll rules, said the agency's top IT officials.
Eliminating acquisition friction
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy is focused on eliminating barriers to faster procurement, said its leader.
Quick Hits
*** Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue violated the Hatch Act at an agency event in August that included a speech in support of the re-election of President Donald Trump, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel stated in an Oct. 8 letter. The Hatch Act prohibits executive branch officials other than the president and the vice president from engaging in political activity under the color of official taxpayer-funded activity. The OSC ruling requires the Treasury to be reimbursed for the cost of Perdue's travel
*** Washington Technology reports that the Army has begun work on a new contract for an enterprise-wide system to support project and program managers.