Modernization
Defense Digital Service turns to industry for background check help
As the Pentagon prepares to absorb background-checking responsibility, the Defense Digital Service is turning to industry for help.
Digital Government
Lawmakers look to modernize Congress, but OTA revival isn't high on the list
A new House committee focused on modernizing technology and processes in the legislative branch heard input from more than 30 lawmakers on updating Congress.
People
White House proposes deep cuts to federal benefits
The White House renewed pushes to cut federal retirement benefits and pay, move away from the general schedule and transfer workforce functions away from the government's central personnel agency.
People
Unions expecting pay freeze, workforce cuts in Trump budget
With the president's fiscal year 2020 budget planned slated for release on March 11, federal unions are bracing for proposed cuts to retirement benefits and agency size, as well as a civilian pay freeze.
People
Lawmakers seek answers on CBP's HR contract
Lawmakers pressed Accenture Federal Services over a $300 million contract to build a hiring system for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
People
Federal unions face a busy 2019 in Congress and in the courts
Much of the legislative wish list for one of the federal government's largest unions consists of fighting against workforce changes proposed in the first two years of the Trump administration.
Cybersecurity
Census braces for cyberattacks
With less than a year before the 2020 census officially begins, the bureau knows it'll be a prime target for cybersecurity attackers.
Modernization
Census demo day showcases open data, AI tools
Open data is fueling federal, private and nongovernmental tech projects aimed at addressing challenges ranging from geospatial mapping and disaster recovery to health care to the workforce.
People
MSPB set to enter unprecedented territory with no members
At midnight March 1, the Merit Systems Protection Board will be in unprecedented territory: without a single appointed member.
People
How legacy IT complicates hiring at DHS
As the Department of Homeland Security continues to dig out from the shutdown, staffing challenges are exacerbated by legacy IT systems.
Modernization
Lawmakers press VA officials on EHR modernization, workforce
Officials with the Department of Veterans Affairs touted progress on the agency's long-term electronic health records modernization, but appropriators still have concerns about the multi-billion-dollar project.
Digital Government
Use of online Social Security accounts is changing
As the number of online Social Security users has shot up, the percentage of users who access their statements online has plummeted.
Modernization
TMF gets $25 million in final budget agreement
The budget agreement to keep government open includes $25 million for the Technology Modernization Fund.
People
Pay raise for feds likely included in funding bill
A long-sought 1.9 percent pay raise appears to be packaged in appropriations bills to keep the government fully open for the rest of the fiscal year. Back pay for contractors, however, was dropped from the compromise package.
Digital Government
NextGen may miss deadlines because of shutdown
According to union leaders and stakeholders, the 35-day shutdown made the U.S. airspace less safe and froze needed modernization and policy development.
People
Murkowski optimistic on funding deal: 'We're going to get this figured out'
As a deal to avert another partial government shutdown began to take shape Monday afternoon, the Alaska senator also voiced support for a 2.6 percent federal pay raise.
Digital Government
End-to-end census test took place without 2020 tech
A number of the Census Bureau's plans to save money on the 2020 population count need work, according to an agency watchdog.
People
USDS veterans tapped to head OPM IT shop
Clare Martorana will take over as CIO of the personnel agency, and David Nesting will serve as her deputy.
Digital Government
Even with law, open government still depends on those in charge
With the passage of the OPEN Government Data Act, openness is now the default setting for federal data, but success still depends on buy-in at agencies.
People
House to probe legality of making feds work during shutdowns
A House panel is probing the legal gray area of excepted operations during a lapse in appropriations.
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