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IRS isn’t sufficiently checking the performance of its identity proofing vendor

The identity validation service, ID.me, is the only option for taxpayers looking to access the more sensitive online services offered by the IRS.

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Democrats worry DOGE may have violated privacy, cybersecurity law in taking NLRB data

Last month, a whistleblower accused DOGE affiliates of using secretive methods to take sensitive data from the National Labor Relations Board.

Ending data silos: Inside the new executive order to fight waste, fraud and abuse

Federal agencies must improve data access and break down barriers to collaboration.

OPM watchdog to investigate IT risks tied to DOGE’s agency access

The agency’s deputy inspector general began “an engagement to assess risks associated with new and modified information systems at OPM,” a letter to lawmakers says.

DOJ watchdog to review FBI data retrieval uses under contested spying authority

The audit came from Congress as part of a law that reauthorized Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

High-quality government software starts with efficacy, not efficiency

How will the government deliver high-quality, secure software that creates measurable outcomes? Not simply through efficiency.

Several Pentagon commands failed to keep good track of classified mobile devices, audit finds

The report comes amid an ongoing Chinese intrusion into U.S. telecom systems. Congress is also working to shore up device protections for servicemembers through the annual defense authorization bill.

Ramaswamy cites legacy tech and fraud as early DOGE priorities

Department of Government Efficiency Co-Chair Vivek Ramaswamy called IT modernization “low-hanging fruit,” but reaping cost savings will take up-front investment — and time.

Senators call for investigation of DOD’s comms following Chinese telecom breach

“DOD’s failure to secure its unclassified voice, video and text communications with end-to-end encryption technology has left it needlessly vulnerable to foreign espionage,” Sens. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., wrote to the Pentagon’s inspector general.

Intelligence IGs head for the exit before Trump’s return

Trump fired five inspectors general during his first administration.

Lawmaker looks to improve SBA’s IT modernization after critical GAO review

A proposal from Rep. Nydia Velázquez would require that the Small Business Administration “establish and implement policies and procedures to govern information technology modernization projects.”

HHS has still not addressed key cyber recommendations, GAO says

The Government Accountability Office said its unaddressed cyber guidance can result “in potential adverse impact on healthcare providers and patient care.”

Nearly 40% of FAA air traffic control systems need urgent updates, GAO reports

Several systems, some which aid in navigation and communications, did not have modernization efforts in place, the GAO said.

GAO to unveil findings on outdated FAA tech systems

The congressional watchdog's forthcoming report will examine legacy air traffic control systems and the agency’s modernization efforts.

ICE struggles to track unaccompanied minors, oversight report says

The agency lacks automated systems to chart the path of underage migrants through the immigration system.