Acquisition
Bid protests decline for fourth consecutive year
Bid protests issued by federal agencies declined 12% in fiscal 2022.
Digital Government
Bid Protests Decline for 4th Consecutive Year
Bid protests issued by federal agencies declined 12% in fiscal 2022.
Emerging Tech
VA Needs Better Data on Employment Outcomes of ‘Promising’ Tech Training Pilot, Watchdog Says
A Government Accountability Office report found that the Department of Veterans Affairs lacks sufficient data on its VET TEC pilot to “assess the effectiveness of the program at getting veterans into jobs.”
Modernization
Tech woes still trouble OPM, watchdog says
While a solution appears to be in play for the agency's budget shortfall, deficiencies in the tech workforce remain a cause for concern.
Digital Government
The IG Council is investigating Homeland Security watchdog
The council also pushed back on broader claims that it is “failing” in its mission.
Modernization
OPM Watchdog Seeks a Background Search Tool to Help Investigations
The Office of Personnel Management’s Inspector General asked industry to offer insights about a potential online search and retrieval service to help with its investigations.
Digital Government
NASA Still Falls Short of Geospatial Data Act Compliance, Watchdog Says
The agency’s inspector general found that while NASA is making progress towards compliance, six out of 13 key elements are incomplete.
Cybersecurity
GAO: Communication Breakdowns Hurt Otherwise Positive View of Federal Ransomware Support
State, local, tribal and territorial governments have “generally positive views” of agencies’ ransomware assistance, but cited “inconsistent communication” from the FBI as a challenge.
Acquisition
IT spend reporting requirements still stuck at halfway point, watchdog finds
The Government Accountability Office report found that agencies failed to disclose approximately $31 billion in fiscal year 2021 investments under the two layers of the Technology Business Management framework that were required.
Policy
Watchdog Again Pushes GSA to End Contracting Pilot Program
The agency’s inspector general found the Transaction Data Reporting program does not guarantee agencies are getting the lowest contract price alternative.
Digital Government
The Pentagon’s Watchdog Is Taking a Closer Look at Defense’s Records Management and Device Use After Missing Jan. 6 Texts
The acting inspector general shared information about the review in response to a letter from a top senator expressing concerns about handling of messages related to the Capitol insurrection.
Modernization
IT Spend Reporting Requirements Still Stuck at Halfway Point, Watchdog Finds
The Government Accountability Office report found that agencies failed to disclose approximately $31 billion in fiscal year 2021 investments under the two layers of the Technology Business Management framework that were required.
Modernization
Federal Agencies Still Face Several Cloud Challenges, Watchdog Says
Years after prior watchdog reports, agencies still have not fully implemented Government Accountability Office recommendations.
Cybersecurity
Coast Guard Must Address Cyber Workforce Needs, Watchdog Says
The agency is only fully implementing seven out of 12 best practices, according to the Government Accountability Office.
Cybersecurity
Over Half of Operating Systems at VA Medical Center in Texas are Outdated, Watchdog Finds
An audit conducted by the VA’s Office of Inspector General found unaddressed security vulnerabilities and deficient devices at the Harlingen VA Health Care Center.
Digital Government
HHS Needs to Ensure Telehealth Patients and Providers Understand Privacy Risks
An oversight report underscored the need for improved patient privacy and security disclosures following the pandemic-related telehealth boom.
Policy
Federal agencies are ignoring most building safety concerns flagged by DHS
Lawmakers raise concerns about the non-compliance in light of the recent uptick in threats against feds.
Digital Government
Public Health Data Still Facing Challenges Despite Previous Recommendations, Watchdog Says
The Government Accountability Office highlighted deficiencies in common data standards, interoperability and public health IT infrastructure.
Cybersecurity
Watchdog Identifies Multiple Security Deficiencies at VA Medical Center in Louisiana
The VA’s Office of Inspector General found “critical and high-risk vulnerabilities on 37% of the devices” at the Louisiana-based medical center.
People