Digital Government
Federal Government Blows Past Record Spending in Fiscal 2020
The budget deficit tripled to a record $3.1 trillion—another all-time record.
Digital Government
Social Security Administration CIO to Depart
SSA’s assistant deputy commissioner will assume the role beginning Oct. 26.
Modernization
VA Takes Important Step in Prep for New Health Records Launch
The Veterans Affairs Department successfully transferred data of thousands of patients to its new electronic health records system.
Modernization
Court Clarifies Timeline in JEDI Case
Judge Patricia Campbell-Smith issued deadlines through December for the Pentagon’s Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure contract.
Digital Government
3 Ways Agencies Can Improve Customer Experience
One of the most important things agencies can do is build trust.
Modernization
Report: Agencies Must Adapt Services More Quickly to Meet Customer Demands
The government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic suggests it should continue being agile in its approach to service delivery.
Digital Government
Federal Government to Conclude Fiscal 2020 With Record Spending
Even without data from the month of September, the Treasury Department reports total federal spending exceeded $6 trillion for the first time.
Digital Government
Here Are the Major Differences Between Trump and Biden on Tech Issues
President Trump favors reducing government hurdles to usher in technology while rival Joe Biden favors an active government role in partnering with industry, according to a report.
Digital Government
How the Government Shifted Its Onboarding Strategy During the Pandemic
Despite a largely remote workforce, the government hasn’t stopped hiring employees, especially those performing critical mission functions.
Digital Government
Survey: More than Half the Tech Workforce Say Pandemic Hurting Career Progression
Networking opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic have been at a minimum, and it’s negatively impacting the private-sector workforce.
Cybersecurity
Justice Department Charges 5 Chinese Nationals with Hacking More than 100 Companies
Two Malaysian businessmen also were arrested in Malaysia and face extradition in related charges.
Modernization
Why the Pentagon’s JEDI Saga Is Far From Over
The Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure procurement may be grounded until at least February, according to a new timeline agreed to by the government and Amazon Web Services.
Digital Government
Report: Government Employee Experience is Hindering Government Performance
But public sector organizations can take some easy steps to improve employee experience.
Digital Government
Veterans’ Experiences With VA’s Health Care System Improve
The Veterans Affairs Department offered better experiences than community-based care except when it comes to access to care, according to a recent study.
Modernization
Pentagon Awards JEDI Cloud Contract to Microsoft for the Second Time
The decision follows a months-long legal challenge filed by Amazon Web Services.
Digital Government
Oracle Loses Another JEDI Appeal
Oracle had argued the Pentagon’s decision to award the contract to a single award was flawed.
Digital Government
110,000 Americans Died Waiting for Social Security Disability Benefits in Last Decade
Americans waited an average of more than two years for benefits decisions from the government during the past decade.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon Plans Single-Award $11B IT Contract
The Defense Enclave Services contract could go out for bid as soon as late September.
Digital Government
Survey: Nearly 3 in 4 Americans Want More Government Oversight on Data Privacy
Slightly less than half of Americans say they wouldn’t share any sort of sensitive information with a business for any reason.
Digital Government
Survey: Federal Chief Data Officers Tout Importance of Data Governance
Data governance is a major key for the success of chief data officers across government.
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