Modernization
IG: DISA needs a 3-year ATO for collaboration tool
The Pentagon's inspector general said DISA has complied with software management procedures for the lifecycle management of Defense Collaboration Services, but needs to mitigate risk levels to obtain a full 3-year authority-to-operate.
Digital Government
House panel nudges Trump over IGs
The chairman and ranking member of a key oversight committee want the Trump administration to find candidates for 11 open inspector general posts.
Digital Government
IG: SSA system reboot success depends on backlog
The Social Security Administration's reboot of a failed $300 million IT system for its disability program is being rolled out gradually, and it's getting good marks so far.
Digital Government
Air Traffic Control Can Text Flight Crews. FAA Says It's Safer Than Radio, But Is It Secure?
A watchdog wants to ensure outsiders can’t interfere with flight safety communications.
Modernization
OPM looking to rebuild trust
OPM's National Background Investigations Bureau says it is now effectively securing its legacy IT systems and that people can trust the agency to keep their security clearance data safe.
Modernization
OIG: USPS not prepared for IT blackout
The United States Postal Service's IT systems and personnel could be unprepared to fulfill essential postal functions in the event of an emergency that disrupts normal operations.
People
Senators seek GAO probe of hiring-freeze effects
Two senators are urging Congress's investigative arm to probe any adverse effects of President Trump's hiring freeze.
People
What will it take to make feds happy?
Federal employee global satisfaction scores have risen for consecutive years, but lawmakers still think there's a long way to go in improving workforce engagement, as well as the survey that provides the data.
Cybersecurity
Chiefs: DOD cyber will suffer under a continuing resolution
In the DOD, cyber, modernization, training, recruiting and readiness will all take a hit if Congress passes another continuing resolution rather than a full budget, say the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Cybersecurity
Border wall won't span sea to sea
DHS chief John Kelly paints a clearer picture of the developing border barrier project, which includes a mix of walls, technology and fencing.
Cybersecurity
DOJ, DHS could do better at sharing terror info
Although the DOJ and DHS are sharing domestic counterterror information, they need to tweak some access and coordination issues, according to a joint oversight report from the agencies' inspectors general.
Cybersecurity
Agencies backsliding on FITARA
A leading watchdog told the House Oversight panel that agencies took some backward steps on implementing IT reforms during the transition and the early days of the Trump administration.
Digital Government
Watchdogs worried about DOJ's tech
Oversight officials told Congress they are concerned about the Justice Department's cybersecurity, use of unreliable tech and inability to track contract and grant spending.
Digital Government
Trump hotel lease is valid, says GSA
The lease President Trump signed with the GSA for the Old Post Office building in Washington is in compliance, an agency contracting officer said.
Modernization
GAO: Optimize Data Centers or Lose Them
Progress on closing data centers is mixed and the government’s optimization efforts are worse.
Digital Government
House panel takes on government transparency
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee explored legislative means to increase transparency in government at a March 23 hearing.
Cybersecurity
Spy powers at risk amid Trump controversy
The growing controversy around foreign surveillance and Trump associates is adding fuel to what's already expected to be a fiery debate in Congress over the reauthorization of FISA Section 702.
Acquisition
IG: Census underestimates costs of 2020 count
Inaccurate assumptions in the Census Bureau's 2016 test plan are contributing to the agency's underestimation of what the 2020 enumeration will cost.
Cybersecurity
Comey confirms FBI is investigating Trump-Russia links
FBI director James Comey also told the House intel panel there is no evidence to support President Trump's wiretapping tweets, and the FBI is investigating whether there was coordination between Trump campaign officials and associates and Russia.
Modernization