Digital Government
VA's legacy systems aren't ready for the Data Act
A just-released oversight report reveals that the legacy systems at the Department of Veterans Affairs aren't ready to support many Data Act requirements.
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Why tracking government spending on Trump-owned businesses is hard
Hill Democrats want answers on federal spending at Trump-owned businesses, but agencies might have a tough time supplying hard numbers.
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Federal student loan data targeted in fraud
Officials have declined to prosecute in a case where employees at a private firm tampered with a federal student loan database.
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Setting Goals Around Tasks, Not Outcomes, Is the Best Way to Improve Performance, a Study Shows
Some goals are more effective than others.
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A Googler's Would-Be Manifesto Reveals Tech's Rotten Core
Office culture is only part of the problem.
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Why Agencies Need to Know What an Authorized Reseller Is
NASA SEWP's new tool clearly labels products and services to make decisions easier for agency buyers.
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Trump Keeps Summoning Silicon Valley CEOs to DC Who Get Nothing But Headaches
For now, executives are still playing the long game.
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Amid DHS leadership shuffle, voting systems remain vulnerable
Continued resistance from state officials and some members of Congress is also an issue, says a former DHS chief.
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Managing the risks of data sprawl
A formalized risk framework can help agencies gain control of their entire information lifecycle.
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How Could a Bill to Stop Sex Trafficking Be Controversial?
A bill designed to punish websites that facilitate sex trafficking could open up other online companies to lawsuits, critics say.
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FCC to Spend Billions to Bring the Broadband to Rural America
The agency made it official at its August meeting.
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The US Army Just Ordered Soldiers to Stop Using Drones from China’s DJI
An Aug. 2 memo cites 'increased awareness of cyber vulnerabilities' with drones from China’s market-leading DJI.
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SSA expands customer-service systems
The Social Security Administration is building out a new electronic records system, a major initiative of its long-term plan to modernize and improve customer service.
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IGs build one-stop shop for oversight
A new website will give the public access to inspector general reports and records across federal government.
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This Coding Bootcamp Doesn’t Try to Turn You Into a Full-Time Software Engineer
Making bootcamps both widely accessible and effective has, for those that have attempted it, been a challenge, as has the promise of providing bootcampers with a new, lucrative career.
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What To Do Before a Vacation to Make Sure Coming Back to Work Isn’t Pure Agony
While meeting commitments to colleagues and clients matters, planning for your return may be a better investment of your time.
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VA expands telehealth access
At a White House event, VA Secretary David Shulkin announced the coming nationwide release of an app designed to connect veterans and doctors.
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The US Is Funding Silicon Valley’s Space Industry to Spot North Korean Missiles Before They Fly
The U.S. military doesn’t have the information it needs to stop an attack by North Korea. But officials believe they know where to get it.
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DeVos Walks Back Controversial Student Loan Contract
The department is turning its attention to providing a "truly modern loan servicing environment."
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