Digital Government
Trump Administration Lacks Comprehensive Plan to Reopen Federal Offices, GAO Says
Republicans say feds should swiftly go back to work: "It’s time to take our chances," one argues.
People
USCIS anticipates major furloughs
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is staring down the prospect of having to furlough almost three-fourths of its workforce.
Acquisition
GSA makes 3 awards in e-commerce test
The General Services Administration awarded spots on its long-awaited e-commerce platform proof-of-concept test to Amazon, Overstock and Fisher Scientific.
Ideas
Balancing Public Health, Privacy and Security: A Guide to Contact Tracing
In reality, it is unlikely that people will elect to give up bits of their privacy.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: June 26
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Acquisition
Team coverage: COVID-19 and the federal workforce
FCW is covering the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the federal workforce and government operations. This page will be updated frequently with new coverage.
Artificial Intelligence
Space Satellite Data Reveals the Pandemic’s Effects on Earth
A new dashboard—created by NASA and international partners—enables users to see changes in air and water quality, greenhouse gases, city nightlights, economic indicators and agricultural production.
Digital Government
Intelligence Authorization Would Add to Due Process Rules for Security Clearance Reviews
Also new in the bill is a provision allowing the government to share negative information about contractors with their companies.
Digital Government
Union pushes back on EPA reopening plans
As one agency tussles with employees on reopening, experts told Congress that telework and hybrid approaches will likely be a reality for months to come.
Ideas
Contact-Tracing Apps: Apple Dictating Policies to Nations Won't Help Its EU Anti-trust Probe
Apple’s approach arguably fits a wider narrative about the company being heavy-handed in determining what apps are allowed on iPhones.
Cybersecurity
Bipartisan House bill would set up a White House cyber director
The legislation would follow the Cyberspace Solarium's recommendation for a Senate-confirmed director to advise the president on cybersecurity policy.
Ideas
How Managers Can Keep Employee Morale High Right Now
These are challenging times, but there are ways to help your staff.
Digital Government
Federal CIO Suzette Kent Tells Staff She’s Retiring
The government’s top IT leader is leaving government in July.
Acquisition
CARES Act delivery hampered by old tech, bad data
Aspects of the federal government's economic response to the coronavirus pandemic were marred by outdated state technology software and a crushing volume of beneficiaries that overwhelmed many systems, according to a new report from the watchdog Government Accountability Office.
Acquisition
The evolution of TBM for your organization
Buying into a common framework advances objectives that go beyond a single organization and enables an entire system to operate in a more unified way. For governments, this translates to better service for constituents.
Digital Government
Wyden disparages purge at Open Technology Fund
The Oregon Democrat is demanding answers about the circumstances behind a series of abrupt firings at the non-profit Open Technology Fund carried out by a Trump administration official.
Digital Government
Contractor Confidence in Government Market Less Certain Amid Pandemic
The coronavirus has increased uncertainty in the public sector market.
Ideas
How Fake Accounts Constantly Manipulate What You See on Social Media – and What You Can Do About It
Lies and extreme content often spread quickly and widely.
People