Digital Government
IG: IRS Needs to Better Use Data to Crack Down on Tax Fraud
The agency doesn't use all the data available to proactively identify fraudulent accounts, an official testified Wednesday.
Modernization
DHS Device-Screening Catches Pedophiles at the Borders
About half a percent of the million travelers who come into the U.S. get their devices screened, the homeland security secretary said.
Digital Government
State Department Wants to Build A Biometric System for Mexico
The department is currently in the market research stage.
Cybersecurity
Oversight Committee Mulls a Cyber-Only Digital Service
Lawmakers debated the merits of a rotational workforce.
Digital Government
Is Trump Eliminating the White House Science and Tech Office?
The administration appears to be whittling down the science and technology staff—or at least, not building it up.
Emerging Tech
CBP Asks: What If There is a Perfect Dog for the Job?
Real-time data can help DHS understand canines.
Emerging Tech
AT&T Scores $6.5B Contract to Build Nation's First Public Safety Broadband Network
The company will spend about $40 billion on building, deploying and operating the network.
Digital Government
Border Patrol Sniffs Out High-Tech Collars for Canine Agents
Homeland Security's K-9 teams might use wearable devices to ensure the dogs aren't injured on the job.
Digital Government
NARA Rethinks How to Store Presidential Records
The agency is currently transferring about 532 million Obama administration files into its archives.
Digital Government
Trump Has A New Innovation Office. It’s Unclear What That Means for 18F and USDS.
Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner will head up the office.
Artificial Intelligence
Alexa, Can You Tell Me About GSA's Virtual Assistant Pilot?
The Emerging Citizen Technology Office is trying to help other agencies develop their own AI-powered projects.
Digital Government
How Transparent Is Too Transparent, Oversight Committee Asks
Federal spending data, White House visitor logs and presidential tax returns were all the subject of a Congressional discussion on government openness.
Emerging Tech
This is the Job-Killer the Trump Team Should Worry About, Obama Adviser Says
Nextgov chatted with Terah Lyons, formerly an adviser to the federal chief technology officer.
Digital Government
HHS Wants More Blockchain In Health Records—Eventually
A recent code-a-thon showcased different ways the technology could be used to protect and share health records.
Digital Government
Why NOAA's New Chief Data Officer Isn't Fazed by Potential Budget Cuts
Ed Kearns will oversee data-related projects at the Commerce agency.
Digital Government
IARPA Leader Rethinks How to Get the Biggest Bang for Research Funds
An R&D leader is thinking of new ways to evaluate which projects need resources.
Digital Government
House Passes Bill Requiring TSA To Disclose Changes To Its Tech Investment Plan
The legislation is designed to ensure businesses "have the certainty they need to continue developing the technology that we rely on to keep us safe,” Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., said.
Cybersecurity
Watch Out for Last-Minute Email Tax Scams, IRS Warns
These types of schemes often peak close to Tax Day, according to the IRS.
Digital Government
Is Trump's Budget an Opportunity for Contractors?
Companies providing technology as a service stand to win out, one analyst says.
Digital Government
Trump's 'Hard-Power' Budget Cuts Agencies, Shifts Research and Innovation to Private Sector
It also funnels more dollars into protecting national borders and cyberspace.
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