Citizen Services
DHS expanding citizenship system for voter verification, despite concerns about potential disenfranchisement
Twenty-six states are in line to use a revamped DHS system to check their voter rolls for non-citizens, although the network has raised concerns about privacy and accuracy — including if it could kick eligible voters off the rolls.
TMF announces over $26 million for three projects
The Technology Modernization Fund is making good on its promise earlier this year to support projects focusing on improving public-facing digital services.
Copyright transfer process moves online
The Library of Congress and U.S. Copyright Office say the system will cut down processing time for copyright documents.
IRS balks at public free-file suggestion from government watchdog
The Government Accountability Office thinks the IRS should identify and create more free-filing options for taxpayers, but the IRS says that it "does not believe a public free-filing option would significantly improve the taxpayer experience."
TMF announces first-ever investment in VA to support transition to new sign-in service
GSA's single sign-on shared service, Login.gov, is about to have a major new participating agency thanks in part to the Technology Modernization Fund.
Code for America's CEO on this moment in civic tech
Amanda Renteria talks about the recent customer experience executive order, the non-profit's work in federal and state government service delivery and what's next.
IRS plans to add 200 technologists
One of the things new techies at the IRS could work on is the modernization of its 60-year old core tax processing system, not slated to be done until 2030.
USPS, USDS collaborate on new COVID-19 test website
The United States Postal Service and United States Digital Service have been working on a new website for Americans to order free, at-home rapid COVID-19 tests. The administration is confident it won't crash in meeting massive demand.
Biden's CX order puts new momentum behind longtime efforts, leaders say
Officials at an ACT-IAC event explained how a recent White House executive order on customer experience is helping to unify disparate CX efforts across government.
IRS plans new version of its $700M digital platform contract
The Integrated Enterprise Portal 2.0 procurement will cover some of the most widely used, public-facing IRS applications.
A ‘friend from the city’ making her mark on government contracting
Steve Kelman reports on a new addition to the cohort of non-traditional government contractors.
White House renews efforts to improve integrity of federal payments
New data shows an uptick in errors, largely due to the pandemic.
White House elevates CX with executive order
A Biden administration executive order looks to use tech to simplify and reduce friction in citizen interactions with government programs and services.
GSA announces $150M in Federal Citizen Services Fund projects
The Technology Transformation Services is using $150 million in the American Rescue Plan to fund 14 citizen-facing digital service projects.
Civic tech vendor recognizes employee union
Code for America recognized a new employee union, a first in the civic tech sector.
A 60-year-old IRS IT system won't finish modernizing until 2030
The Internal Revenue Service's plan to modernize its key source for individual tax data has seen multiple cost and schedule changes since it started in 2009.
The workforce challenge facing the IRS
Can the tax agency solve the problem of a shrinking workforce and an increasing workload?
GSA looks to scale Login.gov with TMF award
The General Service Administration plans to scale up the Login.gov program to make digital identity verification a more equitable and secure practice after it was awarded nearly $187 million through the Technology Modernization Fund.
MSPB's online appeals system is getting a revamp
The agency is modernizing its online appeals system used by feds. Accessibility needs to be a central part of that entire process, said agency officials.
Survey: Federal IT workers say agencies are lagging with digital transformations
In a survey, 88% of federal employees working full-time in technology or IT-focused roles say agencies have fallen behind on modernization plans, citing cultural resistance to change and the inability of contractors to quickly implement new initiatives.
How do Americans feel about federal tech?
A new survey digs into the public’s perceptions about federal IT, government services delivery and data privacy.
