Modernization

GSA’s Latest Blanket Purchase Agreement Benefits Climate Agency

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has a new way to procure mission critical IT.

Digital Government

GAO: Tech, Automation Improved Decennial Census Productivity

More than half of the Americans self-responded to the decennial census using the internet in 2020.

Digital Government

Government’s Contract Spending Reached Record High in Fiscal 2020

Fiscal 2020 is the fifth straight year of increased government contract spending, according to Bloomberg Government.

Policy

White House Presents Steps to Address Supply-Chain Problems

A new task force would examine issues that surfaced during the pandemic, including semiconductor shortages.

Modernization

VA to Wrap Health Records Review ‘In a Few Weeks,’ Secretary Says

Denis McDonough told lawmakers the agency would change the management and oversight of the multibillion-dollar modernization program.

Digital Government

Study: Government Contractors Expect Business to Boom in 2021

After profits declined during the pandemic, companies continue to explore ways to drum up business in a virtual world.

Modernization

Report: Nearly Half of Popular Federal Websites Fail Accessibility Tests

The report follows legislation and policy efforts undertaken by the government to improve accessibility efforts.

Modernization

Judge Chooses Timeline for JEDI Cloud Case

The judge opted for the schedule proposed by Amazon Web Services over the Defense Department’s.

Digital Government

Bipartisan Bill Would Elevate Federal Customer Experience

The legislation would also create a chief customer experience officer for the federal government.

Digital Government

Pentagon May Push Forward With JEDI Litigation

Court documents filed May 28 indicate the legal battle over the JEDI cloud contract could stretch into October.

Digital Government

Legislation Would Expand IG Subpoena Power

The bill would allow inspectors general to compel former federal officials to provide testimony for investigations.

Artificial Intelligence

Report Highlights How AI Could Amplify Future Disinformation Campaigns

The 70-page report assesses how neural networks and artificial intelligence could supercharge dis- and misinformation campaigns and sway the opinions of millions.

Modernization

Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Help State and Cities Modernize IT Systems

The bill would provide $120 million annually for seven years to fund tech teams and tech planning grants.  

Modernization

Senate Bill Would Improve Rural Broadband Investment

The bipartisan legislation would give local and state governments new financing options for broadband projects.

Cybersecurity

Pipeline Security Act Reintroduced in House

More than a dozen lawmakers have cosponsored the legislation following the Colonial Pipeline attack.