Cybersecurity
Years after breach, OPM still shows infosec weakness
A congressional watchdog reports that while OPM has addressed some past information security recommendations, vulnerabilities persist.
Acquisition
Why the FBI relo went off the rails
The government burned tens of millions of dollars on a stalled effort to move the FBI out of its downtown D.C. headquarters.
Cybersecurity
GAO: Keeping NSA and CYBERCOM Together Makes Hacking Tool Leaks More Likely
The release of high-value NSA hacking tools in recent month sparked widespread concern about how securely those tools are stored.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers seek answers on agencies' use of Kaspersky tech
A House committee is asking federal agencies to turn over any records related to their use of software from a company suspected of having ties to the Kremlin.
Digital Government
Why OMB needs to lead on reducing federal SSN use
The government's effort to reduce its reliance on social security numbers lacks central guidance, according to a recent oversight report.
Digital Government
DOD risks 'rogue' apps under current IoT policy
A new GAO report called for the DOD to strengthen its policies and guidance for connected devices.
Cybersecurity
DOD Needs to Lock Down Smart TVs to Prevent Surveillance, Watchdog Says
The Defense Department needs to step security of connected devices, according to a recent report.
People
Former OGE chief keeps up campaign for strong ethics
Just because Walter Shaub resigned from his post as chief of the Office of Government Ethics doesn’t mean he’s done pushing for a stronger ethics program.
Cybersecurity
DHS authorization could give acquisition a boost
The DHS authorization bill making its way through the House would help the agency make more progress sorting out its acquisition processes, a Capitol Hill oversight committee official said.
People
Teleworking success a mixed bag at SSA
Employee productivity in the Social Security Administration's teleworking pilot program varied significantly by office and job function.
Cybersecurity
McCaskill wants answers on immigration IT
The ranking Democrat on the Senate on Homeland Security committee wants to see acquisition and decision documentation as well as alternatives for the beleaguered DHS immigration processing system dubbed ELIS.
Modernization
SBA CIO grapples with modernization
A House committee urged the Small Business Administration CIO to flatten the org chart and improve on cybersecurity.
Acquisition
Is GSA getting too political?
Some Hill Democrats are pushing back on a decision to make the Federal Acquisition Service chief a political appointee.
Cybersecurity
FBI nominee stresses cyber and spy powers
FBI director nominee Christopher Wray told senators he will make cyber and the reauthorization of FISA Section 702 top priorities if he is confirmed.
Cybersecurity
OPM's IT authorization process a 'material weakness,' IG says
A 2015 decision to pause tech authorizations is putting the Office of Personal Management at risk, according to a new inspector general report.
Cybersecurity
IG: DHS botched management software rollout
DHS has spent over $24 million on a cloud-based personnel management system but doesn't have much to show for it.
People
Ethics chief resigns amid concerns over Trump
The head of the office responsible for managing executive branch ethics policies announced his resignation almost six months before his term's scheduled end.
Digital Government
GSA 'grossly mismanaged' TTS, special counsel says
The independent Office of Special Counsel backs whistleblower claims that innovation shops at GSA were poorly managed.
People
Lawmakers press on Census finances and leadership
Lawmakers from the House have raised concerns about the uncertainty of financial estimates of the costs of the 2020 census, while senators are urging President Trump to swiftly name a permanent director.
People