Modernization
A long slog ahead for VA health record modernization
Lawmakers who welcomed the news of VA's plan to shift to a commercial health record now have to strap in for a multi-year implementation.
People
VA chief: fast firing authority will improve morale
President Trump is expected to sign a bill granting new authority to fire and discipline VA employees on an expedited basis. Secretary David Shulkin thinks the measure will help improve flagging morale at the agency.
Acquisition
McCain dresses down DOD deputy nominee
President Trump's nominee for deputy defense secretary faced strong criticism from Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain over his background at Boeing and for some of the answers the nominee provided to senators during his confirmation hearing.
People
How digital service teams fit in the new administration
Digital service teams hope their clout and support from the administration can break through decades-old cultural barriers and empower the federal IT workforce at large.
People
FITARA progress stalls on scorecard 4.0
After steady improvement on previous scorecards, agency progress on Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act implementation stalled on the fourth round.
Cybersecurity
New DHS CIO leads with a hands-on style
Richard Staropoli, the new top tech official at the Department of Homeland Security, wants systems that can cover a lot of ground but says the search for a "100 percent solution" impedes progress.
People
Trump to create new council, office to fast-track infrastructure projects
President Trump aims to speed the federal permitting process for infrastructure projects and make it more transparent for project managers and the public.
Cybersecurity
Kelly: DHS halted the march of WannaCry in the U.S.
The DHS Secretary told a Hill panel that the agency was key to curtailing the historic cyberattack.
People
Trump's budget takes aim at federal retirement
President Donald Trump's budget proposal identifies almost $150 billion in savings over 10 years by slashing federal employee benefits, but feds and their unions are crying foul.
Cybersecurity
Budget seeks $2.6 billion for border wall and supporting tech
The administration's budget proposal includes at least a portion of the promised border wall and a lot of tech to support border security.
People
OMB chief: People are 'immune to the true costs of government'
To achieve a balanced budget without tax hikes would require a 12 to 13 percent cut in government spending, said OMB Director Mick Mulvaney.
Cybersecurity
Career procurement exec tapped for top management post at DHS
Claire Grady, who has held senior procurement positions at the Defense Department and the Department of Homeland Security, is President Trump's nominee for deputy undersecretary for management at DHS.
Acquisition
Where the MGT money will go
Tech leaders are already planning how to spend the money in the Modernizing Government Technology Act.
People
Senate bill makes it easier to post feedback to the government
A pair of senators wants to make it easier for agencies to get user feedback on their customer service.
People
Government's unending saga of management reform
The problem with President Trump's management agenda is not its particulars -- it's that we've been talking about the same changes for decades.
People
Trump signs funding bill, deflecting budget fight to the fall
The federal government is funded through the end of fiscal year 2017, but big battles and a possible shutdown loom for the 2018 budget.
People
What’s next for agile acquisition?
As agencies ramp up their IT modernization efforts, increased acquisition training at the agency procurement level and support from the White House and legislative levels play a central role.
Modernization
White House takes on technology revamp
The White House is standing up a technology council to "transform and modernize" the government's IT and digital services.
Cybersecurity
Trump taps hedge fund CISO to lead IT at DHS
Richard Staropoli, who leads IT security at a New York-based hedge fund, will serve as the top tech official at the Department of Homeland Security.
People
New VA office to focus on whistleblowers, accountability
President Trump visited the VA's headquarters to sign an executive order setting up a new office inside the agency to target problem employees and protect whistleblowers.
Almost There!
Help us tailor content specifically for you: