Digital Government
Norquist: Data trust key to improving DOD's audit
David Norquist, the deputy defense secretary and DOD's former comptroller, told Congress DOD needs to use data like the commercial sector.
Digital Government
Carolyn Maloney wins Oversight gavel
The New York Democrat won the race to succeed the late Elijah Cummings as the chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee.
Emerging Tech
What Does the US Military Need For A War In Space? It’s Hard to Say
The plans for war above the atmosphere remain so tightly classified that industry can’t start building the things that will be needed.
Digital Government
On election security, U.S. government leaving much on the table
Expert witnesses warned Congress that the U.S. government has largely failed to address a number of known security shortfalls related to the 2020 and future elections.
Digital Government
Impasses Panel Gives Rare Win to Union on Telework
Just days after the Social Security Administration announced the impending end of a long-running telework pilot program for operations staff, the panel protected employees in the Office of Hearing Operations from a similar fate.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Nov. 20
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
Too Many CISOs Delay Cyber Response, DHS Official Says
The overabundance of federal cybersecurity leaders is inhibiting the government’s ability to rapidly respond to threats, according to Mark Bristow.
Digital Government
House Passes Month-Long Spending Bill With Two Days Until Shutdown
Congress appears likely to avoid a Thanksgiving lapse in appropriations, but will face a new deadline near Christmas.
Modernization
GSA Built a Bot Factory and Thinks Your Agency Can Too
The federal RPA Community of Practice is getting ready to release its first playbook before the end of the year.
Cybersecurity
Federal CISO: Better Info Sharing Will Lead to More Secure Supply Chain
Federal Chief Information Security Officer Grant Schneider outlined the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Council goals for 2020.
Modernization
A State Agency Scraps Its Paper-Based Licensing System
In adopting a digital licensing system, officials at the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission say they moved away not just from stacks and stacks of paper, but also an old mindset.
Modernization
Key EIS transition deadline looms
Agencies are entering a critical time for telecom transitions as March deadline to limit activity on an expiring contract vehicle approaches.
Digital Government
Defense Department Fails Its Second Audit, Yet Is Making Progress
This was only the second audit completed for the Pentagon since a 1990 law required them.
Cybersecurity
House passes new stopgap funding bill to avert shutdown
House and Senate appropriators are hopeful they can work out their remaining differences on spending bills in the period after the Thanksgiving recess and before the new continuing resolution expires.
Policy
Congress Reaches Deal to Fight Robocalls
“It’s time to put Americans back in charge of their phones,” lawmakers said.
Ideas
What Government Employees Need to Know About Ransomware
First, your employees are your front line.
People
New guidelines for hiring military spouses due by year's end
New provisions eliminate geographic restrictions, a two-year eligibility requirement and occupational licensing rules that often left military spouses in low-paying jobs for which they were overqualified.
Digital Government