Cybersecurity
GAO's Critical Infrastructure Cyber Recommendations Go Largely Unaddressed
A new watchdog review found that federal agencies overseeing critical infrastructure have only implemented 43% of recommendations made since 2010.
Emerging Tech
GAO: IRS Not Capturing the True Cost of its Legacy IT Footprint
An oversight report requested by Rep. Gerry Connolly found that the tax agency lacks timelines for decommissioning decades-old legacy systems and isn't tracking how much they are paying for upkeep of out-of-date software.
Cybersecurity
DOD's Open Cyber Recommendations Date Back to 2012
The Defense Department's Office of Inspector General points out longstanding unmet requests in a report rounding up recent cybersecurity oversight.
Cybersecurity
Government watchdog warns on cyber weakness
The federal government has not yet addressed nearly 150 recommendations previously issued by the Government Accountability Office to help strengthen national cybersecurity, according to a new report.
Artificial Intelligence
Why 2 Lawmakers Turned to AI to Advocate for Its Own Regulation
The congressmen have been using artificial intelligence systems to write Congressional texts, as they push for both regulation and innovation in the field.
Digital Government
Republicans Announce New Congressional Cyber Subcommittee Leadership
A New York Republican is taking over a powerful House Homeland Security subcommittee tasked with overseeing efforts to improve federal network security and the nation’s cyber defense agency.
Emerging Tech
FTC Votes to Finalize Data Security Order for Ed Tech Website
The FTC issued another set of requirements for online businesses handling sensitive consumer data following multiple data breaches.
Policy
GAO Identifies Fraud Risks in FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program
The FCC “may not be able to effectively prevent and detect fraud” in its program that offers low-income households discounts on internet services and connected devices, according to a review by the Government Accountability Office.
Acquisition
GAO calls on Energy Department to bolster competition for management contracts
The congressional watchdog learned of industry worries about broadly scoped contracts that potentially shut out small- and medium-sized firms.
Digital Government
GAO Pegs Unemployment Insurance Fraud Tally at More Than $60 billion
At the same time, the congressional watchdog cautioned that governmentwide fraud estimates are potentially dicey.
Policy
GAO pegs unemployment insurance fraud tally at more than $60 billion
At the same time, the congressional watchdog cautioned that governmentwide fraud estimates are potentially dicey.
Cybersecurity
Majority of GAO's Cyber Recommendations Since 2010 Have Gone Unresolved
A new watchdog report found that the White House needs to do more to improve cybersecurity practices across federal agencies, including issuing a more holistic national cybersecurity strategy.
Cybersecurity
Monitoring and Funding Concerns Could Undermine DOD’s Secure Unclassified Network, IG Says
A report from DOD’s Office of Inspector General said that a lack of secure funding for the system places mission-critical activities “at risk of termination due to non-compliance with cybersecurity requirements.”
Digital Government
Former Oversight Chair: Republicans Just Want to ‘Investigate and Destroy’
Former Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., decried the direction of her former committee and Republican priorities in the new Congress.
Acquisition
FDA falls short on IT contract management, watchdog finds
An audit of the agency's IT contract spend found that FDA officials failed to file acquisition information such as contract performance evaluations and competition efforts.
Emerging Tech
NTIA Announces Request for Comment on Intersection of Data and Civil Rights
The head of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration said the agency’s inquiry “will help us analyze the outsized consequences that data practices can have on marginalized communities.”
Policy
NASA Needs Better International Cooperation Framework for Artemis Missions, IG Says
The watchdog made 10 recommendations to the agency to improve international collaboration and help reduce costs.
Modernization
Air Force Can Do More to Advance Its JADC2 Contribution, Watchdog Says
The Government Accountability Office said that “more needs to be done” to develop plans for the Air Force’s component of the militarywide tactical network.
Digital Government
House Oversight Committee Probes GSA Administrator’s Telework
The GOP-led committee is seeking details about Robin Carnahan's telework arrangements.
Policy
House Oversight Committee probes GSA administrator’s telework
The GOP-led committee is seeking details about Robin Carnahan's telework arrangements.
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