Modernization
Maloney Introduces Presidential Records Reform Bill
Outgoing House Oversight and Reform Committee Chair Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) has a new bill meant to beef up compliance with White House records requirements.
Policy
Maloney introduces presidential records reform bill
Outgoing House Oversight and Reform Committee Chair Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) has a new bill meant to beef up compliance with White House records requirements.
Digital Government
GSA beta tests new 'federal front door'
GSA is testing updates to USA.gov in keeping with the administration's customer experience push, but questions linger about how cross-agency collaboration will work in practice.
Policy
Wyden blasts wide, unfettered government access to passport files
The revelation comes from ongoing probes into a leak investigation at Customs and Border Protection from Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.).
Digital Government
What do CDOs really want? Guidance from the Office of Management and Budget
A new report also found that chief data officers are looking for more funding, more staff and clarity about how the CDO role intersects with agency CIO shops.
Cybersecurity
CISA promises bespoke cyber advice for agencies
A new engagement arm of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is designed to help agencies navigate the crush of cybersecurity requirements.
Digital Government
Civic tech grant looks to correct language barriers in UI claims
A tech nonprofit that sprung up during the pandemic is starting a new project focused on language access in the unemployment system.
Digital Government
Treasury component adds a new office with to focus on fintech
The new Office of Financial Technology is meant to give the Office of the Comptroller of the Current a deeper understanding of fintech.
Digital Government
NIST's coming digital ID update includes standards for biometric proofing
The forthcoming draft of the government's digital identity guidelines take equity into account when it comes to fielding biometric identification tools.
Digital Government
USDA pushes out funds to modernize key nutrition benefit
The Agriculture Department awarded over $50 million in grants last month for WIC modernization and outreach and is pursuing efforts to change regulations to permit online shopping in federally funded nutrition programs.
Cybersecurity
OPM's Ahuja Gets an Earful From Agencies Over Enhanced Pay for Cyber Talent
The Director of the Office of Personnel Management is navigating the intense competition among federal agencies for in-demand cybersecurity workers.
People
OPM's Ahuja gets an earful from agencies over enhanced pay for cyber talent
The Director of the Office of Personnel Management is navigating the intense competition among federal agencies for in-demand cybersecurity workers.
Digital Government
Federal CIO charts path to streamlining government services
Current restrictions prevent agencies from easily sharing data to support public-facing online tools, but that could change.
Modernization
'Mixed progress' so far for Office of Federal Student Aid's modernization push
A new report from the Government Accountability Office says that the Office of Federal Student Aid doesn't have reliable cost and schedule estimates for the project.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Talent Still in High Demand
In the last 12 months, more than 769,000 cyber job postings went up in the United States.
People
Cyber talent still in high demand
In the last 12 months, more than 769,000 cyber job postings went up in the United States.
People
AI training bill becomes law
The measure is meant to ensure that feds understand the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence.
Emerging Tech
Biden Touts Launch of Student Loan Forgiveness Website
More than 8 million people applied on the beta version of the site over the weekend, officials said.
Digital Government
Biden touts launch of student loan forgiveness website
More than 8 million people applied on the beta version of the site over the weekend, officials said.
Modernization