Digital Government
Former federal tech leaders share transition wisdom ahead of 2024 election
Despite changing administrations, experts say technology priorities remain constant while emphasizing importance of communication and workforce development.
Cybersecurity
CISA: SolarWinds' Orion may not be only entry point for hackers
CISA's latest alert suggests hackers may have found other entry points into the federal government's networks than just the IT management software suite.
People
Biden taps former Obama aide to lead VA
Denis McDonough would be the second non-veteran to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs.
People
What to expect from Joe Biden’s DOD
President-elect Joe Biden’s national security team is taking shape. FCW talked with experts to understand exactly what’s at stake for the Defense Department’s modernization efforts over the next four years.
Cybersecurity
DHS veteran Mayorkas tapped to lead agency under Biden administration
The former USCIS director and DHS deputy secretary Alejandro Mayorkas will lead the Department of Homeland Security.
People
OPM veterans on the Biden-Harris transition team
In advance of the General Services Administration designating Biden as president-elect and releasing transition funds, the Biden-Harris team is working outside of government, consulting with former officials and experts.
People
Lawmakers demand answers from GSA on transition
The head of the General Services Administration must designate Joe Biden as the president-elect before key transition activities can take place, and Democratic lawmakers are growing impatient.
People
Delivering outcomes, building trust
Few things will derail a project as fast as a lack of focus on mission outcomes and maintaining trust.
Acquisition
First EIS contract awards loom
The Social Security Administration is evaluating contract proposal responses while it waits for GSA to finish testing EIS contractors’ back-office systems.
People
What's next for agency reorg plans?
As agencies wrap up their reorganization plans, successful reforms will prioritize mission delivery over simply slashing the workforce -- but proposed budget cuts and leadership vacancies pose additional challenges.
Modernization
What DOD's next CIO will have to deal with
It could be months before the Defense Department has a new CIO, and he or she will face a host of organizational and operational challenges from Day One
People
How would Trump’s proposed cuts affect the census?
The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee for Commerce Department secretary by a 72 to 27 vote Feb. 27, but the future of programs and positions Ross will oversee remains hazy.
People
Prime time for the Data Act?
Some early signs suggest that the implementation of the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act could become a policy priority in the Trump administration.
People
Senate confirms Trump's OMB chief
Mick Mulvaney, one of Capitol Hill's leading critics of government spending and debt, will serve as budget director in the Trump administration.
People
Pentagon IT veteran installed as acting NSC chief
Lt. Gen. Joseph Keith Kellogg (Ret.) has taken over as acting national security adviser in the wake of the sudden resignation of Michael Flynn.
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
The digital government Americans deserve
Five ways the Trump administration can build a more effective and secure digital government.
People
OPM explains the hiring freeze
The Office of Personnel Management released guidance explaining what is and isn't covered by the hiring freeze. There are more exceptions than one might think.
People
House Dems want details on transition team threats to oust IGs
Two members on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee want answers from the White House about reports that Trump officials told agency watchdogs to start looking for new jobs.
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