Modernization
Hurd: Still time for IT upgrade bill
An advocate for IT modernization is returning to the House for the next session, but still hopes to deliver on a key goal in the lame duck.
People
Surprises in store for political appointees
Political appointees from the private sector face a steep learning curve when joining the federal government.
People
Musical chairs for Senate Dems
Still in the minority but with strengthened numbers, Senate Democrats announced shifts in committee assignments
Digital Government
What's next for government innovation groups?
Supporters are pressing for continuation of 18F and USDS, amid the uncertainty of tech policy in the coming Trump administration.
Digital Government
Congress appears headed toward short-term funding
The Trump election victory changes the calculation on duration of the next government funding package.
People
Bills at the ready to achieve Trump's workforce goals
On the campaign trail, Donald Trump promised to institute a federal hiring freeze and reduce the workforce through attrition. Here's how it might happen.
Digital Government
In tumultuous election, familiar faces on Capitol Hill remain
Alongside a presidential race that defied pundits' predictions, a few key players in the federal IT and oversight world won new terms in Congress.
Modernization
Trade group presses Congress on IT bill
Facing a short post-election congressional calendar, backers of an IT modernization bill are pushing for swift action.
Digital Government
The social media transition
The @POTUS account will zero out on Inauguration Day, and other presidential social media accounts will convey to the new commander-in-chief.
Modernization
OMB floats new rules of the road for IT modernization
A draft policy sets out how agencies should prioritize IT modernization efforts.
People
Trump promises federal hiring freeze
In a weekend policy speech, the Republican presidential nominee announced plans to trim the federal workforce by attrition.
Modernization
Tax agency punted on $12M email system
The IRS acquired and never deployed a $12 million email system designed to help comply with pending records management requirements.
Digital Government
Air traffic systems need better security monitoring, says watchdog
A critical inspector general report found that the FAA's air traffic systems aren't properly linked to Department of Transportation's CIO for cyber oversight purposes.
Digital Government
18F seeks info on ID verification
As part of an ongoing project to develop a shared identity authentication platform, 18F is asking industry for insight and experience on validating state-issued IDs.
Acquisition
New DOD health record to go live in February
After schedule delays, the Department of Defense plans to deploy its new electronic health record at Fairchild Air Force Base in early 2017.
Digital Government
Snow leaves top job at 18F
Aaron Snow is stepping down as Executive Director of 18F, but plans to return as a key advisor to the incoming Technology Transformation Service commissioner.
People
GITEC heads to Annapolis
After years in Baltimore, the Government Information Technology Council's annual conference is changing venues as the organization retools for the future with a new leader.
Cybersecurity
Candidates trade barbs on cybersecurity
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump sparred over whether Russia was behind a recent spate of cyberattacks on U.S. targets.
Cybersecurity
New schedule for military EHR rollout is imminent
After missing a congressionally mandated deadline, the Defense Department is prepping a new schedule for the rollout of its electronic health record.
Modernization