Digital Government

The Government’s As-a-Service Future

As federal agencies embrace cloud services, they are considering other pay-as-you-go options. 

Digital Government

OPM Issues Guidance on Additional Paid Sick Leave for Feds During the Coronavirus Pandemic

The federal government’s human resources agency confirmed this week that most federal workers are eligible to take up to two additional weeks of paid sick leave this year related to COVID-19.

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Lawmakers push for answers on SBA data leak

Despite a glitch that made headlines, the Small Business Administration had planned in advance to build tech tools to support legislative mandates for emergency business loans.

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FCW Insider: April 24

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

Digital Government

Agencies Remind Employees to Remain Ethical During Pandemic

Think twice before accepting a gift from a grateful citizen or using your work computer for personal activities, agencies say.

Digital Government

Federal Spending on COVID-19 Doubles in Last 10 Days

The latest government spending data shows a major jump between April 13 and 23, up to $6.4 billion.

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FCW Insider: April 23

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

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Wyden seeks funds for USDS, 18F to help states amid COVID-19

Senators push for USDS, 18F to ramp help to states struggling with legacy tech.

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FCW Insider: April 22

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

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Self-Reported Symptoms Pave Way for COVID-19 Forecasting

Researchers are gathering self-reported descriptions of COVID-19-related symptoms nationwide with the help of Facebook and GoogleSelf.

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Using tech to combat the coronavirus

Steve Kelman reports on early efforts to leverage technology for better contact tracing.

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FCW Insider: April 21

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

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Deputy Defense CIO to Retire; Intelligence Community CIO to Step In

Essye Miller, who served temporarily as acting Defense CIO, plans to retire after 35 years supporting military technology.

Digital Government

States Start Hiring Battalions of Contact Tracers to Track Covid-19

As governors look to loosen coronavirus restrictions, a key benchmark will be improving the ability to track and isolate new cases. That will include more “contact tracers,” investigators who track down those who’ve come in contact with infected people.

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FCW Insider: April 20

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