Digital Government
Legacy tech hindered delivery of unemployment benefits during the pandemic, IG finds
States with modernized systems were able to stand up new programs faster than states that relied on legacy technology, according to a new report from the Labor Department's internal watchdog.
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Biden Budget Aims to Add 50K New Federal Employees
Several agencies are looking to add thousands of new employees.
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IRS Needs Cybersecurity Tools to Secure Its COBOL Apps
The tax collection agency runs some of the oldest IT systems in government and needs cybersecurity tools to match.
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Following our preconceptions often leads us astray
Steve Kelman stresses the importance of keeping an open mind.
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FCW Insider: June 2, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
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Agencies Must Finalize Return-to-Office Plans by July 19
The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force outlined what the plans must include.
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What the Biden Budget Includes for the Tech Workforce
The administration’s 2022 budget proposal continues efforts to bolster the federal IT and cybersecurity workforce.
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Pentagon May Push Forward With JEDI Litigation
Court documents filed May 28 indicate the legal battle over the JEDI cloud contract could stretch into October.
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FCW Insider: June 1, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
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Biden Budget Ups Request for Civilian Agencies’ Cybersecurity
The president’s funding proposal also puts numbers on the National Cyber Director’s Office and other priority cybersecurity areas.
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Biden’s Pentagon Budget Request Focuses on R&D, Forward-Leaning Investments
But getting Congress on board with plans to divest in legacy platforms to fund new capabilities will be a challenge.
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Biden Budget Boosts Federal IT Spending
The request would add another $500 million to the Technology Modernization Fund.
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As Space Junk Multiplies, Pentagon Is Stuck Tracking It for Civilians
Private industry is launching at a pace with which the military’s space-surveillance system can’t keep up. Now lawmakers say the Commerce Department’s fix is running late.
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FCW Insider: May 28, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
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Report: Requirement for Federal Contractors to Pay $15 Minimum Wage Will Have ‘Minor’ Impact on Government Spending
Agencies still should be proactive in planning for implementation, consultancy says.
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