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Congress' Plan to Cut Improper Payments Will Require Investment, Lawmaker Says
Cracking down on fraud requires enterprise tools as well as personnel with technical and legal skills, Rep. Gerry Connolly said.
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To fight fraud, follow the data
Federal program managers are being urged to use data analytics and information sharing to sniff out fraud, abuse and improper payments.
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5 States Sign Up for National Public Safety Network
FirstNet is underway, but lawmakers are still concerned about cybersecurity.
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3D-Printed Gun Designs Are Selling for $12 on the Dark Web
A new report shows just how easy it is becoming to download designs for difficult-to-trace arms.
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The Federal Government Wants Developers' Help with Quality Control
It’s soliciting help from vendors to review Ruby On Rails applications.
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How Federal Agents Took Down a $1.3 Billion Health Care Fraud Scheme
Using sophisticated data analytics, busts are getting bigger.
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Bill to expedite security clearances clears committee
The SECRET Act, which would require more reporting transparency from the National Background Investigations Bureau, is ready for the House floor.
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A Coding Error Led to $30 Million in Ethereum Being Stolen
The perils of a blockchain’s immutable transactions was brought home yesterday.
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Travelers Coming Into America Are Now Seeing Beefed-Up Security
The security measures apply to roughly 280 airports in 105 countries and do not affect domestic flights.
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The Tech of Homeland Security
This Nextgov ebook highlights some of solutions DHS is working on to address cyber and physical threats.
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DIUx Wins Support—and More Cash—from Trump’s Pentagon
The vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs touted a search for tools to track North Korean missiles, while the Pentagon's new weapons chief called it a good model for developing and acquiring capabilities.
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Special forces testing new anti-drone systems
The Navy unit that oversees SEAL teams is set to test a system that can find and jam an increasing number of weaponized consumer-market drone aircraft.
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Google Can Now Help You Recruit Employees
Those looking for talent have a new option.
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Survey: Government Workers Have a Confidence Problem—At Least When It Comes to I.T.
Many survey respondents feel less confident about IT operations than they did a year ago.
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The Simple Mistakes That End Up Wrecking Attempts to Collaborate at Work
How much prep work does a discussion between teammates really need?
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House Oversight Passes FITARA Backup Plan
The panel moved along a standalone bill to extend sunsetting provisions—just in case.
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How Twitter Fuels Anxiety
The anxious can often find a supportive community through tweeting, but the nature of the social media site can exacerbate symptoms.
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Independence, accountability and the Office of Inspector General
Two longtime federal IT leaders explore the balancing act required to maximize IGs' effectiveness.
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How the State Department Prioritized Passport Customers
During peak passport processing, the agency is doing more with fewer employees.
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