Digital Government
Login.gov looks for a director
The General Services Administration wants a leader for its homegrown identity management service as it looks to deploy a $187 million Technology Modernization Fund investment.
Policy
House panel zeros in on missing Trump records
Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.), chairwoman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, wants information from the National Archives about whether former President Trump routinely flouted the requirements of the Presidential Records Act.
Modernization
Cross-agency collaboration efforts are making progress
Deputy Federal CIO Maria Roat says that she hopes to see agencies participating in a collaboration pilot be able to share calendars and chat before her retirement in March.
People
OPM needs more reliable telework data, watchdog says
The Government Accountability Office says that until the Office of Personnel Management implements recommendations on its telework data, it won't be able to show a clear and accurate picture of telework across the government.
Digital Government
IRS backs away from facial recognition technology
The move comes after a letter from Senate Finance Committee chair Sen. Ron Wyden urged the tax agency to end a controversial contract with ID.me that requires taxpayers to submit biometric data to file tax returns online.
Modernization
As IRS grapples with ID.me, what's next for Login.gov?
The tax agency is in the hot seat with Congress and privacy advocates because it's asking citizens for a selfie to verify their identity with a private-sector service to file taxes online, but why won't the IRS use the government's homegrown ID system?
People
White House cyber office 'expects to lead' on workforce strategy
A top official promised that there's "more to come" from the White House cyber office on cybersecurity workforce strategy," calling it a "key priority" on the heels of a report recommending that the Office of the National Cyber Director take the lead on the issue.
People
OMB's Shalanda Young talks TMF, CX and improper payments
Young, who has been leading the Office of Management and Budget on an acting basis since March 2021 when Biden's original pick, Neera Tanden, withdrew from her nomination, is poised for confirmation to the top job.
Cybersecurity
NAPA report backs shift in leadership for cyber workforce development
A new study from the National Academy of Public Administration recommends that the newly established Office of the National Cyber Director develop and implement a coordinated, multi-sector strategy for the cybersecurity workforce, which faces chronic workforce shortages.
Modernization
Labor Department announces grants for states to expand UI access
The latest in a series of grants available to states for unemployment compensation programs focus on improving access to the benefit by partnering with community-based organizations for education about unemployment insurance.
People
Exit interview: Angie Bailey
Angie Bailey was the chief human capital officer at the Department of Homeland Security as it built and launched its own personnel system for cybersecurity personnel. Here's some of what she learned about the government's ability to recruit and retain cybersecurity and IT talent.
People
Diversity and the cyber workforce
Data shows that the federal cybersecurity workforce is less diverse than the government overall, but addressing the disparity will take more than hiring more diverse employees, say DEIA experts and federal tech executives.
Digital Government
No easy fix for ID verification for government benefits
While states are looking for turnkey solutions to qualify applicants for government programs, many individuals without the right credentials can fall between the cracks.
Modernization
Connolly, Issa launch IT modernization caucus
The lawmakers behind the FITARA legislation are establishing a new caucus centered around IT modernization issues.
Digital Government
Deputy CIO Maria Roat to Retire in March
Roat has been in senior government technology management roles for over 15 years and her government career, including military service, has spanned over 40 years.
People
Deputy CIO Maria Roat to retire in March
Roat has been in senior government technology management roles for over 15 years and her government career, including military service, has spanned over 40 years.
Modernization
HHS releases long-awaited electronic health info sharing framework
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT released the long-awaited Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement on Tuesday.
Digital Government
USPS, USDS collaborate on new COVID-19 test website
The United States Postal Service and United States Digital Service have been working on a new website for Americans to order free, at-home rapid COVID-19 tests. The administration is confident it won't crash in meeting massive demand.
People
Ferriero to retire from National Archives
Archivist of the United States David Ferriero is retiring from his post in April after 12 years in the position.
Digital Government