Modernization
Most Government Orgs Fail to Meet Digital Transformation Objectives, Report Finds
The report argued that governments should center digital efforts on workforce skills and enhancing citizens’ experiences.
Ideas
Team Makes Rare, Natural Cancer-Fighting Compound in the Lab
The compound is now in human clinical trials.
Digital Government
IRS alerts low-income Americans to claim expiring tax credits
The push comes as Code for America updated its tax tool to simplify the process for claiming the earned income tax credit.
Digital Government
The IG Council is investigating Homeland Security watchdog
The council also pushed back on broader claims that it is “failing” in its mission.
Defense
Pentagon creates team to improve SecDef’s IT
A new directorate will serve as a bridge between the Office of the Secretary of Defense and IT service providers.
Cybersecurity
Commercial Availability, Consequences Best Approach for Post-Quantum Transition
Ann Cox, the lead at the Department of Homeland Security’s research office, emphasized community engagement and technological needs for a successful quantum-resilient future.
Digital Government
More than half of people are frustrated by digital government services, survey finds
The report found that 46% of respondents would be more likely to use digital technology to access government services if the technology was easier to use.
Cybersecurity
White House preps security controls for commercial software acquisition
The administration is attempting to leverage the procurement powers of the federal government to bolster software cybersecurity for the first time.
Cybersecurity
4 Critical Infrastructure Sectors to Get New Cyber Rules, Per White House Official
The deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging tech said it should be up to sector-specific agencies to decide who should implement appropriate cybersecurity defenses.
Modernization
NIST Kicks Off CHIPS Act Programs With Requests for Public Input
The requests will help the National Institute of Standards and Technology gain guidance from stakeholders on initiatives to help boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing.
Emerging Tech
Pentagon Must Harness Commercial Tech to Deter China in Taiwan Strait, Former Officials Say
The Defense Department’s national defense strategy includes investments to deter China’s global ambitions, but a lag in implementation provides opportunity for Beijing to invade Taiwan.
Defense
The Ukraine war is teaching the U.S. how to move intelligence faster
Part of it is better planning, part is new AI-assisted tools.
People
Federal retirees are set to receive the highest COLA in decades, but some will get less than others
Civil Service Retirement System enrollees will see an 8.7% increase in their defined benefit pension payments in 2023, while participants in the Federal Employees Retirement System will only receive a 7.7% increase.
Digital Government
VA Extends Delay of EHR Rollout Until June 2023 to Address ‘Outstanding Issues’
The Department of Veterans Affairs said additional time is needed to streamline deployment of its new electronic health record system to “make sure it is functioning optimally for veterans.”
People
35 fixes to help solve the cyber workforce gap
A new cyber workforce strategy will require the cooperation of the White House Office of the National Cyber Director, Office of Personnel Management and more to help fill thousands of public-sector cybersecurity positions.
Modernization
More Than Half of People are Frustrated by Digital Government Services, Survey Finds
The report found that 46% of respondents would be more likely to use digital technology to access government services if the technology was easier to use.
Modernization
VA adds 6 months to health record deployment pause
The delay is designed to give the Department of Veterans Affairs and Cerner Oracle more time to iron out serious performance issues in the multibillion dollar software upgrade.
Digital Government
GSA’s Tech Shops Face $30M Deficit After Priority Change Last Year
The Technology Transformation Services dropped its long-standing cost-recovery goal last year in favor of better program delivery.
Cybersecurity
Lessons from China’s Cyberattack Strategy Can Help CISOs Better Manage Threats, Report Says
A new report from Booz Allen Hamilton analyzed more than a dozen Chinese-sponsored cyberattacks over the past decade.
Emerging Tech