Digital Government

Feds’ Engagement and Job Satisfaction Rises Despite—or Because of—Pandemic

Officials who administered the annual Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey warned against making sweeping conclusions about the 2020 results, due to changes in the survey's timing and some of its content.

Digital Government

Quick Hits

None

Digital Government

FCW Insider: April 27, 2021

The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.

Digital Government

What Federal Employees Need to Know About Evolving Marijuana Laws

New policies don’t mean federal workers should rush to their local dispensary, and national security leaders in particular are urging caution.

Digital Government

Audit Finds Inconsistencies in How DOD Buys through Consortia

The Defense Department Office of Inspector General unveiled problems with other transaction agreements including tracking, security, fee negotiation and training. 

Digital Government

Quick Hits

None

Digital Government

FCW Insider: April 26, 2021

The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.

Digital Government

Republican Men Are Vaccine-Hesitant, But There's Little Focus on Them

About 13% of American adults don’t want a COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.

Digital Government

The Defense Information Systems Agency: Overview

DISA is driving cybersecurity, cloud and enterprise services across DOD, including the expansion of secure telework options.

Digital Government

DISA's key players

Top agency officials and key program leads.

Digital Government

OPM Nominee Sails Through Confirmation Hearing, Pledging to Support Feds and Uphold Merit System

Kiran Ahuja outlined her vision for the federal workforce and the need for the Office of Personnel Management to transform to become a 21st century personnel policymaking agency.

Digital Government

Quick Hits

None

Digital Government

FCW Insider: April 23, 2021

The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.

Digital Government

Quick Hits

None

Digital Government

FCW Insider: April 22, 2021

The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.

Digital Government

Bill Would Force Intelligence, Law Enforcement to Obtain Warrants Before Buying Americans’ Data

As with other tech companies, agencies would have to obtain court orders to compel data brokers to turn over information.

Digital Government

Lawmakers mull changes to federal climate data sharing

Multiple federal science agencies produce data on climate risks, but some experts say that the current information-sharing structure is fragmented and often confusing.

Digital Government

Design Changes Coming Soon to beta.SAM

While most of the changes will be cosmetic, the design update is the result of years of user feedback and adherence to relatively new digital services standards.

Digital Government

Federal Agencies Can Require COVID-19 Testing for Employees, CDC Says

Employees who refuse tests could face "consequences," while those forced to quarantine should be supported, guidelines say.