Digital Government
Trump tech aide touts DATA Act as 'model' for innovation
A few agencies will miss the May deadline to electronically submit their financial data, but robust support of spending data transparency from the White House, Congress and the private sector will keep the pressure on lagging agencies.
Modernization
OMB seeks more specific IT spending data
New guidance instructs agencies to break out investments for seven standard "support IT" categories.
Digital Government
Orchestrating security technology
To tackle advanced threats in an ever more complex cyber world, agencies must integrate all their security tools, data and processes.
People
Reorganization fever
The Trump administration's reorganization plan could be a catalyst for substantive change.
People
McKinsey: A public sector rethink could save $3.5 trillion worldwide
Governments around the world stand to save $3.5 trillion annually within the next five years if they maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of their spending.
Acquisition
White House taps old policies for new government makeover
New guidance from OMB advises agencies to use shared services, GWACs and federal schedules for acquisition, and to leverage IT wherever possible in restructuring plans.
People
Ash Carter returns to Harvard
The former secretary of defense is taking the helm of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School.
People
Can Jared fix federal IT?
Seasoned government managers are hopeful about an innovation effort backed by the president, but they see pitfalls and the possibility of duplication.
People
NARA: More agencies than expected missed 2016 email deadline
Early self-reporting suggests that 81 percent of agencies are on track to electronically manage email records.
Cybersecurity
NPPD reorg could make a comeback
A plan to reorganize DHS' cybersecurity directorate that stalled in Congress last year is still on the agency's agenda.
People
Does the SES have a future under Trump?
Former feds believe investing in the senior executive service is the most effective path to reform, but calls by Trump advisers for a rollback of government could deter senior administrators from buying in.
People
How career feds will manage Trump's government reorg
Without confirmed subcabinet officials, President Donald Trump's executive order calling for a federal government reorganization will be managed by agency chiefs and career executives.
Cybersecurity
Trump's 2018 budget plan hacks civilian spending for defense, homeland
As promised, a budget blueprint from the Trump administration prioritizes military and homeland security spending, and pays for increases with dramatic cuts to civilian agencies.
People
Trump's plan to reorganize the federal government
President Trump signed an executive order promising "a comprehensive plan for reorganizing the federal government."
Acquisition
IT modernization is just the beginning
A former agency CIO sketches the key challenges for his successors.
Digital Government
Will agencies get the full value of their information?
According to a recent survey, gaps between existing skill sets and new requirements could hinder records management outcomes.
Acquisition
Oversight Dems renew bid for Trump lease info
The ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has tapped colleagues to assist his efforts to obtain unredacted info on the Trump Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Cybersecurity
DHS mulls password collection at borders
Homeland Security Secretary tells House Committee that surrendering social media passwords to law enforcement is being considered as a condition of entry at border crossings.
People
Trump's OMB pick advances amid concern from Democrats
Two Senate committees advanced President Donald Trump's pick to head the Office of Management and Budget on party-line votes, as Democrats raised concerns about his fitness to serve in that role.
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