Digital Government
Former HUD Executive Indicted in Procurement Fraud Scheme
Eghbal “Eddie” Saffarinia, former assistant inspector general for IT, allegedly steered contracts to a friend’s company and failed to disclose cash payments.
Digital Government
Shake Up at Homeland Security as Border Crisis Mounts
President Trump pledged to go in a "tougher" direction after withdrawing his nomination to lead ICE on Friday and accepting Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen's resignation on Sunday.
Digital Government
Trump on a Feb. 15 Shutdown: 'We've Set the Stage for What Is Going to Happen'
Negotiations over border security funding appear to have hit some snags.
Digital Government
Days Into the Shutdown, the Costs Are Mounting
The mortgage payments, school tuition and utility bills will keep coming, even if paychecks are disrupted.
Digital Government
Trump’s Pick to Lead VA Is a Surprise to Many, Including the Nominee
Robert Wilkie has been serving in the job in an acting capacity since March.
Policy
After Last-Minute Drama, Congress Passes a Government Funding Bill
After a short “technical” shutdown, Congress early Friday passed a measure that would raise spending levels by $300 billion over the next two years.
Digital Government
The Trump Transition Goes Digital
It’s official: Donald Trump now has a dot-gov website.
Digital Government
Bob Brewin, 1944-2014
The passing of a legendary reporter and a beloved colleague.
Digital Government
Wanted: Bold Leaders Who’ve Taken Risks to Make Government Work Better
We know they’re out there; help us find them.
Digital Government
Pentagon CIO Shuffle: Navy Exec Takes the Reins at Defense
Terry Halvorsen, who will become acting Defense CIO, hasn't always embraced his predecessor's initiatives.
Digital Government
Federal Managers Need Better Training in Data Analytics
Agencies aren't sufficiently preparing staff to make the most of the information at their fingertips.
Cybersecurity
One Chart Shows Why You Shouldn’t Trust the Feds With Your Data
The number of reported information security incidents involving personally identifiable information has more than doubled in recent years.
Modernization
State Taps Atlantic Media CTO to Manage Digital Diplomacy Program
The Obama team's former technology architect led the group that created the We the People petition site.
Ideas
Cloud Computing Isn’t Just for Email
In an era of declining or stagnant budgets, remote computing offers agencies an opportunity to improve operations and network security.
Ideas
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…and we’ll tell you what your peers in federal technology think about the Obama administration’s IT priorities (and a few other things as well).
Ideas
Do You Work in Federal Technology? We Want to Hear From You.
We’re launching quarterly surveys to chart the evolving priorities, roles and responsibilities that underpin the technologies supporting agency missions.
Digital Government
VanRoekel: Don't Let Sunk Costs Sink Innovation
Big spending doesn't always mean big improvement -- sometimes it just means waste.
Ideas
Edward Snowden and the Power of Cloud Computing
The gap between technology and the law grows wider, with no bridge in sight.
Emerging Tech
Drone Testing Could Soon Come to an Airfield Near You
The FAA has tapped six operators to examine the widespread use of remotely-piloted aircraft in domestic airspace.
Digital Government
HHS Chief Seeks Investigation Into Obamacare Website Contracts
Kathleen Sebelius also directed CMS to appoint a chief risk officer to oversee IT acquisitions.
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