People
IT, cyber figure in State Dept. 'redesign'
As the Trump administration looks to dramatically reshape the State Department's scope and size, an IT refresh and increased role in cyber policy are on the table.
Modernization
House Oversight leaders want answers on White House email
Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), the top Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, wants answers on the reported use of private email accounts to conduct official business by White House advisor and presidential son-in-law Jared Kushner.
Digital Government
How GSA can make its $50B telecom contract succeed
The Government Accountability Office wants to see better transition planning as agencies start to move to the Enterprise Infrastructure Services contract.
Cybersecurity
Audit finds network vulnerabilities at NRC
While rating the IT security as "generally effective," an audit of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Region IV office found several lapses that could leave sensitive data exposed.
Acquisition
How MGT changes the game for federal CIOs
Under the funding plan in the Modernizing Government Technology Act, federal IT leaders will be able to make strategic technology investments with the same level of agility as their private-sector counterparts.
Cybersecurity
DHS offers new details on Kaspersky ban
The Department of Homeland Security published the full text of its Kaspersky ban in the Federal Register just as the Senate voted to ban the company from federal networks as an amendment to the defense bill.
Acquisition
IRS relies on obsolete hardware, IG finds
An inspector general audit found the IRS is losing ground when it comes to replacing outdated IT hardware, with budget constraints topping the list of reasons.
Digital Government
Census dinged by IG for canvassing error rate
A recent Department of Commerce inspector general report raises questions about the quality control procedures for an in-office component of the Census Bureau's address canvassing operation.
Digital Government
Will states' ACA tech be ready for November open enrollment?
The Government Accountability Office warns that the federal government may have limited visibility into state marketplace systems.
People
How much will federal pension cuts save?
President Trump's 2018 budget proposal includes billions in savings from cuts to federal employee retirement benefits. Does the math work?
Digital Government
Smarter regulation through data science
How analytics offers a low-cost alternative to regulation when it comes to monitoring risks to the financial system.
Cybersecurity
Can reorg plans get agencies off the high-risk list?
As agencies continue preparations to submit their reorganization plans, many also have to reckon with their places on the Government Accountability Office's high-risk list.
People
Oversight chairs probe political activities of feds
The chairs of two congressional oversight committees want answers about agencies' policies on granting unpaid leave requests to employees for campaign activity.
Digital Government
Watchdog dings DHS data efforts
The Department of Homeland Security needs to do a better job implementing its data strategy, says the agency's inspector general.
People
OMB needs to raise its streamlining game, GAO says
The congressional watchdog finds that the Office of Mangagement and Budget has not been keeping up with reporting requirements.
Digital Government
Election officials: 'We are going to need more assistance'
At the Election Assistance Committee's latest meeting, officials warn of "enlightening and frightening" planning exercises and a need for additional funding.
Cybersecurity
DOT watchdog finds flaws in IT working capital spend
An oversight report criticizes the Transportation Department's administration of an IT working capital fund.
Digital Government
VA's legacy systems aren't ready for the Data Act
A just-released oversight report reveals that the legacy systems at the Department of Veterans Affairs aren't ready to support many Data Act requirements.
Digital Government
Why tracking government spending on Trump-owned businesses is hard
Hill Democrats want answers on federal spending at Trump-owned businesses, but agencies might have a tough time supplying hard numbers.
Digital Government