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Modernization
Lawmakers mull a fraud-focused scorecard for oversight
Agency watchdogs warned lawmakers that their centralized fraud analytics capacity could end next year without congressional action.
Digital Government
Why digital identity should be a priority for the next president
MITRE called for greater attention to identity issues after a series of workshops held with stakeholders about the importance of White House leadership.
Modernization
Inside the IRS push for digital transformation
IRS employees at an Austin, Texas processing center must still sort through heaps of paper documents. But digitization tools are being powered on to help.
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Modernization
IRS will stick with legacy processing system for the upcoming tax season
The IRS is waiting to switch away from the old Individual Master File “out of an abundance of caution,” despite hopes to potentially convert to the new one this year, IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel told Nextgov/FCW.
Cybersecurity
White House cyber czar launches new hiring sprint
The federal government’s main occupational series for IT jobs saw 3,000 open positions in fiscal 2024.
People
Cori Zarek exits USDS
The deputy administrator of the U.S. Digital Service has left for a new job at Apolitical.
Digital Government
SSI to move core disability program application online
The initial rollout will be available to adults who have never married and are applying for Supplemental Security Income for the first time.
Digital Government
NIST releases new draft of digital identity proofing guidelines
Among the changes is a new identity proofing option that doesn’t use biometrics like facial recognition.
Digital Government
ICE struggles to track unaccompanied minors, oversight report says
The agency lacks automated systems to chart the path of underage migrants through the immigration system.
Digital Government
Energy Department wants to use AI to speed up permitting
The hope is that helping feds dive into historical environmental documents creates efficiencies and better outcomes.
Emerging Tech
DOD unveils new biodefense-focused supercomputer
The new system is part of a collaboration with the Department of Energy-sponsored Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
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Digital Government
SSA has a plan, but wants more funding to get it done
The 2024 agenda’s top priorities for the remainder of the year stem from over 5,000 recommendations from employees.
Modernization
IRS is flying blind without plans to modernize legacy tech, watchdog says
This isn’t the first time the IRS has been called out by oversight officials for a lack of detailed technology planning.
Cybersecurity
Proposal for a federal cyber training institute study passes key Senate committee
It’s one among several cybersecurity workforce-focused bills on the Hill this Congress.
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Digital Government
Benefits.gov to shutter in September
The Labor Department’s benefits-focused website dates back to 2002.
Modernization
Senate panel outpaces House in tech spending plans, including TMF
The Senate's General Government and Financial Services appropriation includes a $25 million plus-up for the nearly depleted Technology Modernization Fund.
Digital Government
Education says a new system will help borrowers — lawmakers aren’t so sure
“This new system lacks transparency,” four senators told the Department of Education.
Digital Government
Senate Democrats push an accessibility refresh
A new bill would revamp the decades old law requiring the government be accessible online, where many agencies are still falling short
Digital Government
The White House thinks better tech could speed up permitting
The White House’s Council on Environmental Quality says in a new, congressionally mandated report that better tech could help the permitting process, but it's unclear whether new efforts are in the offing.
Digital Government
OMB touts 'time tax' reductions for government services
Sam Berger, associate administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, spoke with Nextgov/FCW about progress made and what’s next.
