Digital Government
IRS systems crash on tax day
The tech failure at IRS may not be due to legacy IT, but rather to modern front-end systems that are typically hardened and tested in advance the annual filing deadline.
Digital Government
Library of Congress to collect every e-book
In a final rule to be published April 16, the Library of Congress will add published e-books to its mandatory deposit rule.
Digital Government
Most jurisdictions satisfied with voting machines, GAO finds
Security and lifecycle replacement remains a concern for localities, but an investigation of hundreds of jurisdictions found broad satisfaction with the way equipment performed during the 2016 election.
Digital Government
IRS chief may be overselling tax IT modernization
Acting IRS Commissioner David Kautter told a House panel that the agency has made significant progress on legacy system CADE2, but that conflicts with recent statements from the CIO.
Digital Government
Tax watchdog dings IRS on security controls
Poor security controls for an online tax transcript service at the IRS may be fueling refund fraud, an inspector general audit found.
Digital Government
DHS hires former EAC chairman to tackle election security
A month after being passed over for another term on the Election Assistance Commission, Matthew Masterson joins the Department of Homeland Security to tackle election security issues.
Digital Government
Congress poised to put up $380 million for election security
A day after members of the Senate Intelligence Committee called for federal funding to assist states in securing their voting systems, the committee's chairman said the forthcoming spending bill will include an expected $380 million in grant funding for that purpose.
Digital Government
Senate Intel committee releases election security recommendations
The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence released its initial recommendations on election security after investigating Russian attempts to target election infrastructure during the 2016 U.S. elections.
Digital Government
IT, workforce, customer service central to President's Management Agenda
The just-released President's Management Agenda focuses on IT modernization, reshaping the federal workforce and the reorganization of government.
Digital Government
Just in time for tax season: An IRS example of (online) government at its worst
An experience with online forms drives one of government's most ardent advocates to complain.
Digital Government
Modernizing with the citizen in mind
The roadblocks are real, but a number of agencies are making the case that better engagement is worth the investment.
Digital Government
2018 Census test launches amid unanswered questions
As the Census Bureau kicks off its critical dress rehearsal for the decennial count, the agency faces IT systems unreadiness, funding uncertainty, a lack of permanent leadership and concerns over low response rates.
Digital Government
Oversight panel advances records preservation, transparency bills
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee approved a slate of bills aimed at preserving electronic records, improving customer experience and posting more information online.
Digital Government
White House-backed IT modernization push makes first contract awards
The General Services Administration picked the vendors who will support a plan to centralize modernization best practices.
Digital Government
How transparent is FOIA?
The DOJ recently launched a one-stop shop to centralize the submissions of Freedom of Information Act requests, but senators on both sides of the aisle have issues with how little information agencies are releasing.
Digital Government
States aren't shifting voting tech, despite ballot security concerns
Despite heightened scrutiny following the 2016 elections, a new study found virtually no difference in adoption of upgraded voting equipment or use of paper ballots.
Digital Government
DOJ launches one-stop shop for FOIA requests
The Department of Justice launched a one-stop shop for users to submit online Freedom of Information Act requests across government.
Digital Government
How government data is at risk
Open data advocates and former government employees have concerns about the fate of open government data, in light of budget and budget and staffing cuts and topics facing increased politicization.
Digital Government
Can first responders counter fake news?
A DHS advisory group offers tops on how local and federal emergency responders can leverage social media.
Digital Government
State officials get classified briefings on election security
National intelligence and homeland security officials briefed state officials and private-sector stakeholders about election cybersecurity threats.
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