Modernization
FedRAMP comes fraught with challenges
Agency CIOs acknowledge cloud fears, but look to FedRAMP to alleviate some of the concerns. However, FedRAMP poses some difficulties of its own.
Modernization
OMB ups the ante on improper payments
Agencies are asked to plan ahead to implement "Do Not Pay" tool into existing operations.
Cybersecurity
Who's watching? 10 agencies lack permanent IG.
IGs fulfill a critical role in monitoring agency operations, but some agencies have had unfilled vacancies for months, or even years.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity reboot: Two game-changing ideas
Some say making IT systems a moving target to hackers and centralizing cybersecurity policy will turn around current flawed approaches.
Cybersecurity
FPS at crossroads with RAMP contract, IG says
The Federal Protective Service has to do some hurry-up analysis to make a decision about the future of its risk management tool, according to a new report.
Cybersecurity
Agencies get a boost from agile development
Government and industry execs discuss successful acquisition strategies in wake of shrinking budgets.
Cybersecurity
Senator knocks government spending on contractors
Federal spending on contractor services is out of control and must be reined in, according to Sen. Claire McCaskill.
Cybersecurity
Industry cybersecurity efforts fall short, experts say
Officials stop short of calling for government regulation of industry cybersecurity but tell a House panel, "It's not working."
Cybersecurity
DHS travel authorization system allows thousands to slip through cracks
The Homeland Security Department electronic system for registering foreign visitors from visa waiver program countries allows thousands of noncompliant visitors each year, according to a GAO official.
Cybersecurity
IGs: IRS, SSA and DHS lose billions in improper payments
Inspectors general at the Internal Revenue Service, Social Security Administration and Homeland Security Department recently drilled down on improper payments problems.
Cybersecurity
DHS' low morale becomes congressional matter
DHS is the newest of the federal departments and the one with the lowest morale, according to testimony at a congressional hearing.
Cybersecurity