Digital Government
Can AI tools replace feds?
The Heritage Foundation is recommending that hundreds of thousands of federal jobs be replaced by automation as part of a larger government reorganization strategy.
Digital Government
Census walks back tech solution to population count
The Census Bureau expects to nearly double the number of in-person household visits -- and in turn, the total burden hours -- during its critical dress rehearsal test.
Digital Government
VA's legacy systems aren't ready for the Data Act
A just-released oversight report reveals that the legacy systems at the Department of Veterans Affairs aren't ready to support many Data Act requirements.
Cybersecurity
What can the U.S. learn from the world's largest biometric ID system?
India's biometric identification program needs to better document how it's being used by the public and governments, according to independent researchers.
Digital Government
Federal student loan data targeted in fraud
Officials have declined to prosecute in a case where employees at a private firm tampered with a federal student loan database.
Digital Government
Amid DHS leadership shuffle, voting systems remain vulnerable
Continued resistance from state officials and some members of Congress is also an issue, says a former DHS chief.
Digital Government
SSA expands customer-service systems
The Social Security Administration is building out a new electronic records system, a major initiative of its long-term plan to modernize and improve customer service.
Digital Government
IGs build one-stop shop for oversight
A new website will give the public access to inspector general reports and records across federal government.
Digital Government
DeVos scraps multibillion tech procurement
Facing a potential bipartisan revolt on Capitol Hill, the Trump administration scrapped its plans for a new student loan servicing platform.
Digital Government
Lawmaker proposes cyber squad to educate campaign pros
Rep. Terri Sewell wants the federal government to take a hand in improving the cyber hygiene of political campaigns.
Digital Government
How to ensure successful deployment of new technologies
When crafting a deployment strategy, remember these five best practices.
Digital Government
Census pares down critical dress rehearsal
The Census Bureau’s decisions to pare down operations and tests of IT systems to manage its finances in advance of the decennial count have extended to the critical 2018 dress rehearsal.
Digital Government
Is Congress transparent enough?
Legislative data is public and online, but transparency advocates are looking to make more-granular aspects of the lawmaking process easier to track and understand.
Digital Government
Career official assumes Census leadership as key tests loom
Two career officials will serve as Census director and deputy director as the bureau faces multiple test and challenges in the run-up to the 2020 enumeration.
Digital Government
Is the Data Act proving out?
Key sponsors of the Data Act from both parties have good things to say about the financial information being released under the law.
Digital Government
FCC sets criteria for state FirstNet networks
FCC approves review measures for states' alternative plans to connect to the FirstNet nationwide wireless emergency responder network.
Digital Government
AT&T rival targets FirstNet opt-out states
FirstNet and AT&T made their plans for states' wireless broadband network available, starting what might be a contentious state-by-state battle.
Digital Government
IT acquisition reform's time is now
Promising examples abound, but real leadership focus is needed to achieve meaningful digital government services and security.
Digital Government
Census funding falls short of Obama-era plans
President Trump's budget proposal falls almost $300 million short of his predecessor's proposal for fiscal year 2018, raising concerns that an already-challenged census could be in historic trouble.
Digital Government
How tech, laws and leadership impede digital diplomacy
Digital diplomacy, a priority for the State Department under the Obama administration, appears to be at a crossroads.
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