Policy
GSA, NASA, Other Agencies Update Shutdown Guidance
Agencies have to prep their staff and their systems as the funding deadline approaches.
Policy
The Next Trump Legal Crisis: Who Is In Charge at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau?
That’s a problem that will need to be solved by the courts.
Policy
GAO: Federal CIO Shirking Oversight Responsibilities On Critical Projects
The lack of CIO involvement in major projects could allow them to slide off the rails, GAO says.
Digital Government
White House Fills Key Buying, Budget Positions
The administration nominated General Services Administration and Office of Personnel Management leaders, as well as other positions.
Digital Government
OMB To Congress: DATA Act Could Advance Trump's Agenda
A pilot that gathers spending data directly from contractors and grant recipients could also help agencies better assess spending.
Ideas
The Core Federal Services Council is Gone. Now What?
The Office of Managment and Budget's recent memo to reduce reporting burdens also eliminated a customer experience-focused group.
Digital Government
Per OMB, Agencies No Longer Have to Report on Y2K Plans
The White House nixed several outdated IT directives to federal agencies.
Ideas
MGT Act Looks Promising But...
Agencies should start thinking now about making the business case for change, performance metrics and how to transition from outdated technologies to new platforms.
Digital Government
Office of American Innovation, OMB Seek 'Early Wins' for IT Modernization
The Jared Kushner-led innovation office meets regularly with Office of the Chief Information Officer on cyber and citizen matters.
Cybersecurity
Here’s How Agencies Should Implement Trump’s Cyber Order
Agency heads can appoint an official to be accountable for cybersecurity rather than being accountable themselves.
Digital Government
There Is a Place for USDS, 18F in Trump Administration
U.S. Digital Service would receive $19 million, while 18F would get $21 million.
Digital Government
Agencies Struggle to Stop Using Social Security Numbers as Identifiers
Ten years after agencies were to limit using SSNs, they've seen "limited success," GAO said.
Digital Government
If the Government Shuts Down, Some of Its Websites, Databases and IT Do Too
OMB’s 2013 guidance requires IT systems related to excepted activity, including national security, stay functional.
Cybersecurity
Trump Team is Floating Cyber Executive Order to Industry
Cyber watchers urge Trump to hold officials accountable for cyber lapses, but to be clear what accountability means.
Digital Government
Former OMB Controller To Join Deloitte
He will take on the role of chief strategy officer for the firm's federal government practice.
Digital Government
What’s Up With the Office of Management and Budget Website?
Currently, the integral agency—a repository for memoranda issued by the executive branch—is without a website.
Digital Government
Trump’s Nominee to Lead OMB Wants Better Data
Rep. Mick Mulvaney suggested bad data leads to bad policy decisions.
Digital Government
Government Needs Tech-Savvy Leaders to Succeed, Says Outgoing OMB Chief
In the 21st century, every agency’s mission rests heavily on officials with a “high tech IQ,” Shaun Donovan said in his White House exit memo.
Digital Government
White House Leaves Trump a Tech To-Do List
The Office of Science and Technology's exit memo features many recommendations to keep the country's tech edge.
Digital Government