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Dozens of employees at U.S. DOGE Service dismissed
Personnel from Elon Musk's efficiency service were the latest to be dismissed.
OMB issues OPEN Government Data Act guidance 6 years after its signing
The law requires agency data to be open by default.
OMB releases last-minute data center guidance
The memo stems from a law included in the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act.
‘Over half’ of federal websites got better in the past year, OMB official says
Metrics released by the Office of Management and Budget offer insight into how agencies are implementing the 21st Century IDEA Act.
OMB releases federal tech impact report as Biden admin winds down
Clare Martorana, the federal CIO, says she expects federal IT to stay bipartisan.
Agencies see record reduction in improper payments in fiscal 2024
The improper payment rate for fiscal year 2024 was 3.97%. The last time that number dipped below 4% was in 2013.
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TMF at the tipping point
The government’s revolving fund to help agencies jumpstart IT modernization and cybersecurity projects is at a “critical juncture,” in terms of funding and congressional support, according to the General Services Administration, which administers the fund.
Major agencies are close to meeting September zero trust deadline, federal CIO says
The deadline is linked to a sweeping 2021 cybersecurity executive order.
OMB’s call for manual network scans during PQC transitions is ‘undoable,’ industry officials say
The Office of Management and Budget’s preference for conducting a manual network scan over an automated analysis has drawn criticism from private sector entities ahead of migration efforts to post-quantum cryptography.
OMB rewrites cloud buying rulebook
The FedRAMP program received its first major update in more than a decade
The White House thinks better tech could speed up permitting
The White House’s Council on Environmental Quality says in a new, congressionally mandated report that better tech could help the permitting process, but it's unclear whether new efforts are in the offing.
OMB touts 'time tax' reductions for government services
Sam Berger, associate administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, spoke with Nextgov/FCW about progress made and what’s next.
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Federal buyers have a new 'co-pilot' to get good deals for government
The new Procurement Co-Pilot brings data together from across the government — something that’s historically been difficult to do.
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Exit interview: OMB’s CX guru Amira Boland
Amira Boland was the first to take on the role of customer experience lead at the White House, and she sees great potential even beyond her departure.
Feds saw more cyberattacks but better detection last year, FISMA report says
11 major incidents were reported by agencies in FY2023.
Federal CISO to leave post
Chris DeRusha has held the position of federal chief information security officer since January 2021.
Federal CIO defends Login security after health agency dropped it from grantee system
Clare Martorana doubled down on Login’s capabilities, saying the government “needs to continue to rely” on the tool.
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‘Relatively few’ agency policies met standards for IoT security, OMB reports
Early last year, the White House office ran a sweeping assessment on agency IoT device security policies. Most fell short on aligning with NIST guidance, according to a letter sent to Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va.
OMB wants public input on privacy impact assessments
A forthcoming request for information includes questions about how agencies procure data about Americans from commercial sources.
Uncle Sam wants you to help train government HR to hire tech talent
Several agencies are hosting a challenge with prize money meant to spur innovation in how the government hires techies.
