Digital Government
How Powerful are CIOs under FITARA? House Oversight Puts GAO on the Case
The enhancement of CIO authorities is a “critical” element to FITARA’s success.
Emerging Tech
FirstNet CEO: ‘$7 Billion Doesn’t Go As Far As It Used To’
During a Senate hearing, lawmakers pushed FirstNet experts to predict whether the broadband network would be deployed on schedule.
Cybersecurity
Senate Identity Theft Bill Tells VA to Stop Using Social Security Numbers
Under the legislation, VA would have phase out the use of Social Security numbers in its IT systems within five years.
Cybersecurity
Senate Committee Wants to Know if OMB Ever Uses its Get-Tough Cyber Power
Since the OPM hack was revealed last summer, the White House has exhorted agencies to tighten their cybersecurity defenses.
Cybersecurity
Oversight Lawmakers Demand Overdue Data Security Plan from Census
The Government Accountability Office says cybersecurity is a “critical” challenge for the agency.
Digital Government
You’ve Heard of the DATA Act. Now, Get Ready for the EDIT Act.
The Establishing Digital Interactive Transparency Act would require congressional bills posted online to include a “track changes-style system”showing all the tweaks made to legislation as it makes its way through Congress.
Cybersecurity
Farenthold: Cyber Will Be Next Administration's Greatest Challenge
Reports of self-radicalized terrorists could force lawmakers to draw boundaries for what citizens can consume on the internet.
Cybersecurity
Where’s the Report on the Security of Unclassified IT Systems?
Congress ordered the review last year.
Digital Government
House Oversight Probes Obama’s Tech Teams: ‘Why Do We Have 18F and USDS?’
18F and USDS were questioned today during a House oversight hearing.
Digital Government
Report: Digital Service Teams Sidestep CIOs, Lack Clear Performance Metrics
A GAO report tells OMB to guide digital services teams on working with agency leadership.
Digital Government
GAO: 18F Needs Better Plan to Recover Costs, Track Performance
Agencies that have hired 18F to provide products and services are generally satisfied with the team’s work, according to a new audit.
Cybersecurity
House Committee Votes to Create New Cybersecurity Division within DHS
The new entity would be called the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency.
Digital Government
House Passes Bill Mandating Agency Software-Savings Plans
The MEGABYTE Act requires federal agencies to maintain comprehensive software license inventories.
Emerging Tech
TSA Curb-to-Gate Security Monitoring Is Coming, Agency Administrator Says
One proposal: RFID-tagged bins for carry-on luggage that roll down automatic conveyor belts for X-ray inspection.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Want Review of VA’s VistA Modernization Efforts
Earlier this year, the VA CIO said the agency needed to "take a step back" from a planned upgrade of its long-running electronic health records system.
Digital Government
Bill Would Extend US Digital Service Beyond the Obama Administration
The new legislation would authorize the tech squad for the next 10 years.
Cybersecurity
Congressman: Why Is The White House Exempt from Federal Cyber Rules?
The Executive Office of the President hasn’t submitted a FISMA audit since 2009.
Digital Government
Senate Committee Advances Measure Letting Agencies Crack Down on Personal Email
The bill allows agency heads to bypass federal rules requiring them to consult with unions about workplace matters in order to block access to certain websites.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers: After OPM Hack, Social Security Administration Could Be Next Target
SSA’s networks show some of the same vulnerabilities as OPM’s.
Digital Government