Acquisition
OMB cracks down on 'low-value' compliance
The White House announced it was eliminating a range of agency reporting requirements deemed obsolete or unnecessary.
People
COOs can make government work better -- if they're hired
Agency chief operating officers can take the lead in improving government efficiency, according to a new report.
Modernization
Is it time to rethink the TIC?
Current restrictions on internet gateways complicate agencies' move to the cloud, so the Office of Management and Budget is exploring new security architectures.
Modernization
White House funds federal spectrum study
OMB funds research on how to consolidate multiple federal radar capabilities to free up government-owned spectrum for the commercial market.
Cybersecurity
New visa vetting to include social media handles
The State Department is starting to collect social media information from certain visa applicants deemed risky.
People
OMB seeks IT specialists
The Executive Office of the President is looking to fill a quartet of IT jobs that call for secret and top secret clearances.
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.
Digital Government
Trump budget pushes IT modernization
As expected, the proposed federal budget contains $228 million for a general fund for IT modernization projects.
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
No agencies hit by WannaCry so far
Steps taken in the government's 2015 cyber sprint continue to pay dividends, acting federal CIO says.
Acquisition
Where the MGT money will go
Tech leaders are already planning how to spend the money in the Modernizing Government Technology Act.
Cybersecurity
Warner wants updates on feds' software patching
In the wake of the global WannaCry ransomware attacks, one senator wants assurances that the federal government is patching its systems.
Modernization
MGT Act headed for House vote with slimmed-down CBO score
The revised IT modernization bill will cost $500 million to implement, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
Digital Government
New spending site debuts
The latest version of USASpending.gov opens access to federal spending information mandated by the Data Act.
Acquisition
Note to the White House: Wall Street is watching
Concerns about the Trump administration's plans for the 2018 budget and slow pace of appointments are showing up in contractor earnings calls.
Digital Government
As big deadline hits, lawmakers warn on long-term risks to Data Act
Agencies are due to report their first tranche of spending data under the Data Act on May 9, but lawmakers are framing the milestone date as a starting point.
Digital Government
More from Mulvaney on what makes for a 'good shutdown'
Washington is "broken," according to the head of the Office of Management and Budget, and maybe a government shutdown can help fix it.
People
OMB gets avalanche of government improvement suggestions
The White House call for suggestions from federal employees and the public has brought in over 60,000 submissions.
People
With 2017 funding in place, September shutdown looms
Threats from the president and the administration suggest that a government shutdown could be in the offing at the close of fiscal year 2017.
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.
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