Cybersecurity
Chaffetz backs Trump's tough line on feds
Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) sketched his priorities for the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, but Democrats want to see a formal plan.
Digital Government
DHS IG Says Immigration System Could Grant Citizenship to National Security Threats
The inspector general made the urgent recommendation to stop the department from reactivating the system.
Digital Government
DHS watchdog warns agency on ELIS system
DHS Inspector General urged the Citizenship and Immigration Services to keep the struggling Electronic Immigration System unplugged.
Cybersecurity
DHS tackles backlog of unauthorized IT systems
A report by the agency's inspector general says DHS has made progress in cybersecurity training, dual-factor authentication and certifying systems, but more 50 of its unclassified systems still lack authorities to operate.
People
GAO reports billions in savings linked to oversight efforts
In its end of the year summary, the Government Accountability Office reported billions of dollars in federal savings and progress in addressing its management challenges.
Digital Government
Why GAO’s Bid Protest Dismissals for Alliant 2 Are a Big Deal
The Alliant sequel emphasizes value, not lowest price.
Cybersecurity
House panel probes DHS scans of state election tech
Oversight Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz wants the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general to look more deeply into reports of unauthorized scans of Georgia's network firewall.
Digital Government
DOD official takes aim at interference from Congress
Frank Kendall, the outgoing and possibly last undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, says congressional attempts to reform acquisition do more harm than good.
Cybersecurity
House leaders back plan to authorize DHS
The Department of Homeland Security hasn't been authorized by Congress since it was created in 2002, but a move to change that is gaining momentum in the House.
Digital Government
GAO Denies Alliant 2 Protests, Evaluations to Come
The protests questioned GSA's self-scoring system and baseline price.
Digital Government
DATA Act deadline signals need for upgrades
While most CFO Act agencies expect to hit the May deadline of the DATA Act, some agencies will need to change their accounting practices and upgrade their systems.
People
Cyber plays small role in cordial Mattis hearing
The Senate panel reviewing the nomination of James Mattis, a retired Marine general, to head the Defense Department focused on strategic threats and agency priorities, including Russia, nuclear modernization, the Pentagon budget and to a small extent, cyber.
People
GSA wants more info on Trump's D.C. hotel plans
On the heels of the president-elect's raucous Jan. 11 press conference, the General Services Administration wants more details on the future of the Trump Hotel doing business in a government building.
Cybersecurity
Border wall isn't enough, intel on Russian hacking accurate, DHS nominee says
Retired Marine Lt. Gen. John Kelly, the would-be leader of the Department of Homeland Security told a Senate panel that a border wall is inadequate and embraced the accuracy of U.S. intelligence on Russian cyber intrusions, and information operations.
People
Watchdog: improper workforce incentives could cost VA millions
The Department of Veterans Affairs awards incentives to attract and retain skilled employees in hard-to-fill positions, but their unauthorized and improper uses could lead to millions of dollars in unsupported spending, according to a recent inspector general report.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers, CSIS unveil cyber recommendations for Trump administration
A cybersecurity task force recommended that the Trump administration move quickly to improve and reorganize oversight authorities, elevate the role of the White House cybersecurity coordinator and clarify the cyber defense roles of civilian and military agencies.
Cybersecurity
Senators support intel findings on Russia, call for deterrence policy
Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee expressed support for the intelligence community and its assessment that Russia hacked Democratic Party servers to influence the election and called for more defined cyber deterrence policy.
People
House rule change puts feds at risk of job and pay cuts
The one-year revival of the Holman Rule in the House gives lawmakers the authority to reduce the federal workforce or cut employee pay legislatively.
Cybersecurity
U.S. sanctions Russia and releases hacking report
The Obama administration announced a long-awaited response to Russia's election-related hacking, but many view it as too little too late.
People