Digital Government

GSA Makes a Case for Login.gov on Capitol Hill After Scathing Report

General Services Administration officials addressed allegations that the agency misrepresented identity proofing standards of Login.gov at a hearing Wednesday, as lawmakers pondered the potential for fraudsters in the system.

Acquisition

GSA releases new 5G acquisition guidance for agencies

The new guidance is meant to help agencies acquire 5G while navigating tech, cybersecurity and acquisition considerations, agency officials said.

Policy

GSA makes a case for Login.gov on Capitol Hill following scathing report

General Services Administration officials addressed allegations that the agency misrepresented identity proofing standards of Login.gov at a hearing Wednesday, as lawmakers pondered the potential for fraudsters in the system.

Policy

Another Democrat joins chorus of concerns about CBP’s mobile app

Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) is the latest to express concerns about CBP's mobile application and its role in the asylum process. 

Digital Government

Planned Login-dot-gov deployment at IRS is postponed

The decision comes after concerns about implementing the sign-on service during tax season.

Cybersecurity

Industry reps like CISA's public-private cybersecurity collaborative, but offer tips on how to scale it

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) noted in the hearing that CISA’s Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative lacks a charter or membership criteria and previewed a forthcoming bill to “clarify activities of the JCDC.”

Digital Government

IRS Taxpayer Advocate Says Congress Shortchanged IT Modernization Efforts

Lawmakers didn’t allocate the $80 billion provided to the IRS in the right way, claims National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins, adding that IT modernization and taxpayer services aren’t getting the money they need.

Modernization

IRS Taxpayer Advocate says Congress shortchanged IT modernization efforts

Lawmakers didn’t allocate the $80 billion provided to the IRS in the right way, claims National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins, adding that IT modernization and taxpayer services aren’t getting the money they need.

Digital Government

OPM Gives Agencies Guidance for a New Program to Rotate Cybersecurity Employees Across Agencies

The guidance seeks to implement the Federal Rotation Cyber Workforce Program created by lawmakers last year as a way to foster new critical skills across government.

People

OPM gives agencies guidance for a new program to rotate cybersecurity employees across agencies

The guidance seeks to implement the Federal Rotation Cyber Workforce Program created by lawmakers last year as a way to foster new critical skills across government.

Cybersecurity

NSA offers new tips on zero trust and identity

Weaknesses in identity and access controls are allowing cyber attacks to happen, NSA officials say. A new tip sheet is meant to help national security systems mature their controls.

People

USDS alum Lynn Overmann talks priorities in new role as Beeck Center’s director

Continuing a recent tradition of former U.S. Digital Services officials tapped to lead Georgetown University’s technology and policy hub, Overmann talks about the challenges and opportunities of helping bring innovation to the federal government.

Modernization

IRS Plans to Approve Use of Login-dot-gov as Tax Day Nears

The tax agency intends to add Login this filing season—and as early as next week—as the integration is in final rounds of testing.

People

Reciprocity remains a key clearance issue

Intelligence community elements appear to have adopted a wait-and-see posture over efforts to construct a common platform that allows for agencies to treat security adjudications as a shared service.

People

Building neurodiverse tech teams

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency started a pilot in 2020 focused on neurodiversity in its workforce. One hire from the effort says the job is a welcome opportunity to use her unique skills and talents to support the agency’s mission

Digital Government

White House budget proposal includes CX, fraud prevention

The fiscal 2024 budget request emphasizes funding for the President’s Management Agenda goals, including customer experience.

Modernization

IRS CIO Moving to Treasury CTO Post

Jeff King, currently deputy chief information officer at Treasury, will be taking on the role of acting CIO at the IRS.

People

IRS CIO moving to Treasury CTO post

Jeff King, currently deputy chief information officer at Treasury, will be taking on the role of acting CIO at the IRS.

Cybersecurity

CISA still has work to do to fix agency weaknesses revealed by SolarWinds, watchdog says

A new report from the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general details recommendations for CISA’s network visibility and threat detection tech, workforce and more.

Digital Government

GSA officials misled agencies about Login-dot-gov

The agency’s inspector general blasted GSA officials for claiming that its identity proofing website met NIST guidelines for biometric comparison, charging millions for it, when it did not.