Digital Government
Agencies Paid Federal Employees $3.7 Billion Not to Work During Recent Shutdowns
One department lost 90 employees during the most recent lapse, while another slashed hiring by nearly 40%.
Artificial Intelligence
Administration Projects Agencies Will Spend $1 Billion on Artificial Intelligence Next Year
But industry experts warned it might not be enough.
Emerging Tech
The Trump Administration’s Plan to Usher in ‘Second Bold Era’ of Science and Technology
The administration’s lead budget and science policy shops released an outline of funding priorities to maintain America’s competitiveness through research and development of new technologies.
Digital Government
Trump Endorses 2.6% Across the Board Pay Raise for Federal Workers
In a surprise move Friday, the president abandoned his quest for a pay freeze in 2020, although there will be no locality pay adjustment under his plan.
Digital Government
Senate Sends 2-Year Budget Deal to Trump, Shifting Focus to Shutdown-Averting Spending Bills
Lawmakers now have through Sept. 30 to pass appropriations.
Digital Government
Government’s Contract Spending Approaches $600B, Highest Since 2010
Federal contract spending increased for the third straight year.
Policy
Republican Lawmaker Proposes Increased Funding for Energy’s DARPA
The legislation would fund the advanced research and development office for the next five years at increasing levels despite the administration's push to eliminate the office.
Digital Government
Senator Says He Has Trump and McConnell's Support for Bill to End Shutdowns Permanently
Momentum grows for bipartisan bill to prevent lawmakers from leaving D.C. until they pass spending bills.
Digital Government
White House and Lawmakers Agree to Two-Year Budget Deal
The agreement would lift spending caps and raise the debt ceiling.
Cybersecurity
Protecting Election Systems Will Take Much More Federal Money, Report Says
The threat of foreign interference in U.S. elections remains, so the federal government must help state and local officials shore up defenses, according to a new report from the Brennan Center for Justice.
Ideas
Closing the Cybersecurity Poverty Gap
Far too many government entities simply lack the resources and expertise needed to keep pace with the velocity of cybersecurity threats.
Ideas
Where Artificial Intelligence Can Make the Biggest Impact
Here are three ways an investment into artificial intelligence could reap significant returns in the public space.
Digital Government
The Government’s Historic Spending Spree Continues
Spending data from the Government Accountability Office confirmed last year’s predicted spending spree and early fiscal 2019 data suggests historical spending levels continued.
Modernization
Modernization Fund Program Isn’t Recouping Overhead Costs Fast Enough
The Technology Modernization Fund is incurring millions more in overhead costs than it is recouping in administrative fees.
Digital Government
House Approves 3.1% Pay Raise and Blocks OPM Furloughs, Merger
Lawmakers dealt the Trump administration’s proposal to merge OPM and GSA another setback.
Ideas
3 Ways Government IT Leaders Can Get Off the Budget Merry-go-round
Some business practices can lessen the impact of fiscal uncertainty.
Digital Government
House Pushes Forward on Spending Packages That Would Boost Hiring, Block Trump-Backed Reforms
Lawmakers are still negotiating with the White House on overall spending caps.
Digital Government
House Panel Advances Spending Bill With 3.1% Pay Raise for Feds
The measure also would block the Trump administration’s plan to merge the Office of Personnel Management with the General Services Administration.
Policy
DHS Would Get At Least $2.9B for Tech, Cyber Under House Proposal
The draft spending bill would set aside funding for new technologies at the border and a couple billion for the government’s central cybersecurity agency.
Digital Government