People
Public employee unions in the crosshairs of Supreme Court case
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could have ramifications on the membership and power of public employee unions.
Digital Government
Lawmakers press Census Bureau on readiness
Key members of the House Oversight committee want answers from Census Bureau leaders about readiness for critical 2018 tests.
Modernization
Will the Census Bureau's IT systems be ready for 2020?
For the 2020 census and beyond, the bureau has worked to develop a centralized data collection and processing system to improve cost and tech management. But will it be ready in time for 2020?
Modernization
FBI mulls move to the cloud
The bureau wants industry input on moving its infrastructure to the cloud as a $30 billion IT services contract is set to expire.
People
Senior feds need better job prep, survey says
Just half the new SES members reported satisfaction with their onboarding experience, according to a newly released survey from the Office of Personnel Management.
People
Peace Corps CIO exits after 3 months
Rick Endres is no longer Peace Corps CIO; deputy CIO Scott Knell, who served as the acting CIO for most of 2017, is back leading tech at the agency.
People
Feds protest Trump's workforce plans
As senators voted to advance White House picks to lead OPM, unionized feds protested the president's civil service plans.
People
Experts fear Trump budget shortchanges Census
As the Census Bureau looks down the home stretch toward the 2020 population count, experts say the proposed $3.8 billion FY 2019 budget isn't enough.
People
White House looks to cut workforce, civilian-side funding
As part of its $4.4 trillion budget proposal, the White House is looking to cut retirement benefits for feds and take steps to peg pay to performance.
People
Challenges facing the new CIO
The Trump administration has a blueprint for IT modernization, and the new federal CIO pick Suzette Kent is walking point on the challenge in her first government -- and first tech -- position.
People
OPM looks to improve training, fix skills gap
The Trump administration's human resources strategy includes tasking agencies with better use of data and revising organizational structures.
People
Trump names new ethics chief
The Trump administration has nominated Emory Rounds to head the Office of Government Ethics.
Digital Government
Senate leaders strike two-year budget deal
Senate leaders struck a budget deal Feb. 7, paving the way for a spending bill to avert another shutdown.
People
OMB's user guide to the MGT Act
The Office of Management and Budget is working on a rules-of-the-road document to cover how agencies can seek and use funds under the MGT Act.
People
IT hiring fair offers early successes
Federal agencies are seeing an early yield from their participation in a first-of-its-kind governmentwide federal IT hiring fair in November.
Digital Government
Congress looks to make grant info DATA Act friendly
New legislation fills in financial reporting gaps in the the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act.
Digital Government
USDA plans to centralize CIO role
The Department of Agriculture is looking to consolidate internal operations and get help from outside agency walls to carry out its modernization plans.
Digital Government
Will the Coast Guard go commercial on health records?
After spending seven years and almost $60 million on a failed electronic health records system, the Coast Guard is back to using paper. Many lawmakers are urging a commercial solution.
Digital Government
Can election security be fixed in time for the 2018 vote?
With 2018 primaries fast approaching, policymakers are addressing election security concerns on multiple fronts, including online ad disclosure and cybersecurity for voting systems.
People
Critical Census test to start on schedule, as long as the government doesn't shut down
Despite its unconfirmed budget and the possibility of another shutdown, the Census Bureau is moving ahead with its plans to conduct its critical dress rehearsal on time.
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