Digital Government
Government’s IT Watchdog on the Tech Challenges He Leaves Behind
After 16 years, the Government Accountability Office’s IT Director Dave Powner has seen federal technology improve but here’s what he hopes agencies and Congress continue to work on.
Digital Government
Shoddy IT is Limiting FEMA's Ability to Respond to Disasters, IG Says
Some of the outstanding recommendations go back to 2005, just after Hurricane Katrina.
Cybersecurity
NSA Hasn’t Implemented Post-Snowden Security Fixes, Audit Finds
The spy agency also fell short on numerous information security requirements, according to its first public audit overview.
People
Powner to exit GAO
After 16 years working at the Government Accountability Office, IT oversight expert Dave Powner is taking his talents to MITRE.
Digital Government
Officials push for more election security dollars
A $380 million appropriation for election security is going to run out before the November elections, and House Democrats and some state officials are looking to renew the funding.
Cybersecurity
IRS makes infosec strides after Get Transcript breach, but challenges remain
IRS officials charged with protecting and authenticating taxpayer data are getting better at their jobs – but so are fraudsters.
Cybersecurity
IRS Has A Plan to Verify Taxpayers’ IDs. Now It Needs to Do It.
The agency has a plan to improve taxpayer authentication but needs to work out details on funding and execution, according to a government watchdog.
Digital Government
Only One-Quarter of Agencies Publishing Timely, Accurate Spending Data, Says GAO
Eight agencies submitted financial data that was more than 75 percent wrong.
People
The DATA Act compliance struggle is real
After more than a year's worth of DATA Act reporting, just six of the 24 CFO Act agencies submitted data agency watchdogs considered complete.
Digital Government
Census Bureau Fumbles a 'Foundational' Part of the 2020 Trial Run
The Census Bureau is facing more problems in the lead up to the 2020 Census.
Digital Government
Transferring Background Checks, Boosting Cyber Workforce Are Top Goals of Trump Government Reorg
A White House official was short on answers during a Senate hearing but said background checks and cyber workforce are a good place to start.
People
Dems on Trump reorg: 'Where's the data?'
Democrats in the Senate are reluctant to support the Trump administration's reorganization plan before OMB provides the underlying analysis used to justify claims it would lead to smoother governance.
Digital Government
Is Congress expanding its knowledge to meet oversight demands?
Another Hill hearing on social media shows members and staff struggling to keep pace with the knowledge required to do oversight on technology topics.
Modernization
Dam cyber: Interior IG closes out audit of hydroelectric control systems
In a follow-up to a June report, auditors did not discover additional vulnerabilities in the Interior Department's management of five hydroelectric dams.
Cybersecurity
TSA preps tech to track Cuba charter flights
TSA is looking to data sources inside and outside its operations to fold into a new tracking tool to get a better handle on charter aircraft traveling from Cuba into the U.S.
People
Can TBM make IT investment reporting less painful?
Some agencies are wary of more data calls, but OMB leaders say the Technology Business Management framework could provide better insights and streamline compliance efforts.
Modernization
VA Creates Special Office to Direct $16B Health Record Overhaul
The House Veterans Affairs Committee also unveiled the lawmakers who will track the project from its new subcommittee.
Cybersecurity
DHS: Agencies need greater authority to protect tech supply chain
Officials from the Department of Homeland Security told a congressional committee that they would support additional authorities to better emphasize security in technology supply chain management throughout the federal government.
Cybersecurity
Why it's time for a major tech overhaul of the classification system
In a new report, the chief of the Information Security Oversight Office warns that the system by which critical security information is created, classified and shared is overburdened by a reliance on paper, legacy policies and incompatible tech.
Cybersecurity
Senators vexed by slow pace of Spectre/Meltdown disclosures
At a Senate hearing, lawmakers expressed frustration about delays in notifying government about the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities, and they want to see a change industry's approach after discovering flaws.
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