Digital Government
USASpending.gov Needs Better Search and Better Data, Watchdog Says
The transparency site does not provide as much government spending data as it should, GAO said.
Modernization
Federal CIO Previews 2019 Priorities
OMB will roll out more reskilling programs, tweak FITARA scoring and is looking at standards for automated decision-making, Suzette Kent said.
Modernization
GAO Dismisses IBM’s JEDI Protest
With the U.S. Court of Federal Claims addressing a similar case, the Government Accountability Office dismissed IBM’s protest.
Modernization
FITARA Scores Are Up But More Work Lies Ahead
Lawmakers warned agencies not to rest on their laurels.
Modernization
Congress Votes For Better Government Websites, Digital Services
The Senate passed the 21st Century IDEA Act, giving agencies one year to improve citizens’ digital experiences.
Digital Government
Senate Bill Would Force Security Clearance Reforms
It also would require the director of National Intelligence to rethink the SF-86 form and process.
Digital Government
Agencies Increase FITARA Scores
Eleven agencies increased their grade and 13 remained the same.
Cybersecurity
CBP Officers Aren’t Deleting Data After Warrantless Device Searches, IG Says
An inspector general report found Border Patrol officers didn’t follow standard procedures during device searches, mostly because those procedures weren’t clearly laid out.
Policy
OMB Redefines Government's 'Crown Jewels'
A new policy memo expands the government’s guidance for protecting high-value assets to include every agency and office and broadens the definition of “value.”
Artificial Intelligence
Think Tank Offers AI Strategy Pointers for White House, Congress
The Center for Data Innovation released a report with six goals and 40 recommendations to keep the U.S. at the forefront of artificial intelligence.
Emerging Tech
Microsoft: Tech Companies Must Regulate Their Use of Facial Recognition
The tech company addresses its industry peers.
Modernization
Oracle Takes JEDI Case to Court
After a failed bid protest effort, Oracle has taken its issues with JEDI to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon Considers Cybersecurity Certification for Its Contractors
It’s still unclear what would be required for certification or how much it would cost for businesses.
Cybersecurity
Upcoming Bill Would Lock Down Agencies' Internet-Connected Devices
But agency chief information officers could make exceptions, according to the legislation.
Digital Government
The Bush 41 Administration’s IT Legacy
Much of today’s IT procurement landscape is the result of reforms from when the late President George H.W. Bush was in the White House.
Cybersecurity
TSA Unveils Cybersecurity Roadmap
The agency identifies four priorities and six goals to address
Emerging Tech
Lawmakers Want Better Answers from Amazon About Facial Matching Program
As law enforcement agencies experiment with the tech, lawmakers push for details about accuracy and privacy.
Policy
SEC Smacks Down Floyd Mayweather Jr. and DJ Khaled for Promoting Cryptocurrencies
The commission fined the celebrities for failing to disclose their social media posts were paid for.
Cybersecurity
Kaspersky Loses Appeal Against Congressional Ban
It’s official: Kaspersky can’t do business with the federal government.
Cybersecurity