Modernization
CIOs’ Wishlist for New Congress and Administration IT Leadership
Three department IT leaders share their top asks from the new Congress and yet-to-be-appointed federal CIO.
Modernization
TTS Aims to Help Rebuild the Public’s Trust of Government
The tech group's director said each time an individual interacts with the government is an opportunity.
Digital Government
Tech Among Top Priorities for Biden’s CIA Director Pick
William Burns also said he’d look to build morale at the agency in part by speaking “truth to power.”
Digital Government
CISA Names Three Leadership Appointments
CISA announced a new deputy director, executive assistant director for cybersecurity and executive assistant director for infrastructure security.
Cybersecurity
White House Plans Executive Action in Response to Hack Involving SolarWinds
The official leading the effort said changes are necessary to allow information sharing within the federal government.
Digital Government
Biden Unfreezes Billions at Two-Dozen Agencies, Reversing Trump's Last Minute Budget Maneuver
On his way out the door, Trump blocked agencies from accessing funds in 73 accounts.
Digital Government
White House Memo Creates Chief Science Officers at Federal Agencies
The presidential memo on scientific integrity calls for new officials and an update to policies established over the last two administrations.
Digital Government
CIO Roundup: Here Are the Government’s Top Tech Chiefs So Far
Most agency chief information officers are career officials so it's steady ahead but vacancies left by appointees need to be filled.
Cybersecurity
Biden’s Federal Chief Information Security Officer Brings Public and Private-Sector Experience
Chris DeRusha’s resume includes cybersecurity adviser roles at the White House, DHS and Ford Motor Company.
Digital Government
Agencies Name Additional Biden Appointees with Tech Expertise
Federal departments continue to roll out their rosters of officials tapped by the new administration.
Digital Government
White House Directs Agencies to Revise Their Pandemic Plans
The “paramount concern is the health and safety of all federal employees, on-site contractors, and individuals interacting with the federal workforce,” OMB said.
Policy
Biden Orders Agencies to Buy More American-Made Products and Publicly Post Exemptions
The order seeks to close existing loopholes and creates a new oversight regime, including a GSA-hosted website to post waivers publicly.
Modernization
Former Federal CIO on the Tech Challenges the Biden Administration Faces
Vivek Kundra joins the GovExec Daily podcast to discuss the future of public sector cloud computing.
Digital Government
Biden Aims for Federal Contractors to Pay a $15 Minimum Wage
He directed his administration to work on an executive order within his first 100 days.
Cybersecurity
The Hack Roundup: Biden Orders Intel Assessment of Suspected Russian Malfeasance
Here are the news and updates you may have missed.
Digital Government
Biden Appoints Acting Chairs at FCC, FTC
The appointments position the regulatory agencies to take a more aggressive stance against the tech industry.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Propose 3.2% Raise for Feds in 2022
Democrats in both chambers of Congress have reintroduced legislation to boost basic pay by 2.2% across the board next year, along with an average 1% increase in locality pay.
Digital Government
Buttigieg Points to Transportation’s ‘Generational Moment’ in Confirmation Hearing
Pete Buttigieg’s addressed challenges and tech issues before senators Thursday.
Digital Government
Biden’s Wave of COVID-19 Executive Orders Relies On Data To Implement
While technology is not the main focus of the pandemic response plan, collecting and disseminating more data is a recurring theme.
Digital Government