Digital Government
White House says an anticipated executive order on identity theft is coming, here’s what experts want in it
Although stakeholders have big wish lists for the anticipated proposal, few details are known about what the White House expects to include.
Emerging Tech
DOD Wants Cyber Apprenticeships for Contractors, but Acquisition Regulations May Remain an Obstacle
DOD officials say contractors should increase the use of registered cyber apprenticeships, but some companies argue that federal contract requirements often lock them into education and experience prerequisites.
People
DOD wants cyber apprenticeships for contractors, but acquisition regs may remain an obstacle
DOD officials say contractors should increase the use of registered cyber apprenticeships, but some companies argue that federal contract requirements often lock them into education and experience prerequisites.
Digital Government
Login.gov is getting new anti-fraud tools, but privacy advocate raises concerns
GSA is taking comments on a Federal Register notice detailing new fraud prevention and identity verification efforts through Dec. 21.
Policy
Trade groups urge Congress to pass digital identity bill
To make it to the President’s desk, the Improving Digital Identity Act would have to advance through a lame duck session alongside big-ticket to-do items like the annual defense policy and federal appropriations bills.
Cybersecurity
IG dings State Department's information security program in annual report
The State Department Office of the Inspector General says it found weaknesses in eight of nine domains in an audit of the department's information security program.
Digital Government
CISA Hires its First 'Chief People Officer'
NASA's Elizabeth Kolmstetter will be charged with aligning talent recruitment efforts at the cybersecurity agency during an increasingly tight labor market.
People
CISA hires its first 'chief people officer'
NASA's Elizabeth Kolmstetter will be charged with aligning talent recruitment efforts at the cybersecurity agency during an increasingly tight labor market.
Modernization
White House, Agencies Still Sorting Out Who Will Pay for Cross-agency Service Delivery Work
OMB’s customer experience lead said Tuesday that more specifics for life experience projects will be made public in coming weeks.
People
Former tax chiefs urge the Senate to quickly confirm Biden's IRS nominee
The new commissioner should be a part of setting priorities and making plans, say former tax agency heads.
Digital Government
White House, agencies still sorting out who will pay for cross-agency service delivery work
OMB’s customer experience lead said Tuesday that more specifics for life experience projects will be made public in coming weeks.
People
Contractors, stakeholders offer wish lists for cyber workforce strategy
A rare White House RFI solicited frank discussion from industry on the pain points on cyber workforce recruitment for both the government and federal contractors.
Digital Government
DOJ looks to improve the FOIA experience with new ‘wizard’
A new FOIA search tool is under development, while forthcoming shared business standards aim to streamline case management systems.
Modernization
Maloney Introduces Presidential Records Reform Bill
Outgoing House Oversight and Reform Committee Chair Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) has a new bill meant to beef up compliance with White House records requirements.
Policy
Maloney introduces presidential records reform bill
Outgoing House Oversight and Reform Committee Chair Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) has a new bill meant to beef up compliance with White House records requirements.
Digital Government
GSA beta tests new 'federal front door'
GSA is testing updates to USA.gov in keeping with the administration's customer experience push, but questions linger about how cross-agency collaboration will work in practice.
Policy
Wyden blasts wide, unfettered government access to passport files
The revelation comes from ongoing probes into a leak investigation at Customs and Border Protection from Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.).
Digital Government
What do CDOs really want? Guidance from the Office of Management and Budget
A new report also found that chief data officers are looking for more funding, more staff and clarity about how the CDO role intersects with agency CIO shops.
Cybersecurity
CISA promises bespoke cyber advice for agencies
A new engagement arm of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is designed to help agencies navigate the crush of cybersecurity requirements.
Digital Government
Civic tech grant looks to correct language barriers in UI claims
A tech nonprofit that sprung up during the pandemic is starting a new project focused on language access in the unemployment system.
Almost There!
Help us tailor content specifically for you: