Digital Government
Technology speeds VA effort to cut claims backlog
A Veterans Benefits Administration official testified to a House committee that the agency is on the right track toward meetings its goal of eliminating the claims backlog.
Digital Government
Social media fights crime
Social media is an increasingly useful investigative tool for identifying breaking events and potential threats, as well as for surveillance to counter cyber crime and terrorism, according to law enforcement officers.
Digital Government
Are contractors taking government to the cleaners?
Steve Kelman considers whether contractors are fattening their bottom lines at taxpayer expense.
Digital Government
Big data can Moneyball government services
By standardizing more of its data and sharing it more widely, the federal government could deliver service more efficiently and cut costs.
Digital Government
VA's disability claims backlog pushes 900,000
The Veterans Affairs Department has experienced a 48 percent increase in claims since 2008.
Digital Government
Senator wants approvals for conference spending
Under a forthcoming bill, a senior agency official would have to give approval for any conference costing more than $200,000.
Digital Government