Digital Government
Treasury component adds a new office with to focus on fintech
The new Office of Financial Technology is meant to give the Office of the Comptroller of the Current a deeper understanding of fintech.
Digital Government
NIST's coming digital ID update includes standards for biometric proofing
The forthcoming draft of the government's digital identity guidelines take equity into account when it comes to fielding biometric identification tools.
Digital Government
USDA pushes out funds to modernize key nutrition benefit
The Agriculture Department awarded over $50 million in grants last month for WIC modernization and outreach and is pursuing efforts to change regulations to permit online shopping in federally funded nutrition programs.
Cybersecurity
OPM's Ahuja Gets an Earful From Agencies Over Enhanced Pay for Cyber Talent
The Director of the Office of Personnel Management is navigating the intense competition among federal agencies for in-demand cybersecurity workers.
People
OPM's Ahuja gets an earful from agencies over enhanced pay for cyber talent
The Director of the Office of Personnel Management is navigating the intense competition among federal agencies for in-demand cybersecurity workers.
Digital Government
Federal CIO charts path to streamlining government services
Current restrictions prevent agencies from easily sharing data to support public-facing online tools, but that could change.
Modernization
'Mixed progress' so far for Office of Federal Student Aid's modernization push
A new report from the Government Accountability Office says that the Office of Federal Student Aid doesn't have reliable cost and schedule estimates for the project.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Talent Still in High Demand
In the last 12 months, more than 769,000 cyber job postings went up in the United States.
People
Cyber talent still in high demand
In the last 12 months, more than 769,000 cyber job postings went up in the United States.
People
AI training bill becomes law
The measure is meant to ensure that feds understand the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence.
Emerging Tech
Biden Touts Launch of Student Loan Forgiveness Website
More than 8 million people applied on the beta version of the site over the weekend, officials said.
Digital Government
Biden touts launch of student loan forgiveness website
More than 8 million people applied on the beta version of the site over the weekend, officials said.
Modernization
Tech woes still trouble OPM, watchdog says
While a solution appears to be in play for the agency's budget shortfall, deficiencies in the tech workforce remain a cause for concern.
Digital Government
IRS alerts low-income Americans to claim expiring tax credits
The push comes as Code for America updated its tax tool to simplify the process for claiming the earned income tax credit.
People
35 fixes to help solve the cyber workforce gap
A new cyber workforce strategy will require the cooperation of the White House Office of the National Cyber Director, Office of Personnel Management and more to help fill thousands of public-sector cybersecurity positions.
Digital Government
Code for America tests digital access to a key tax benefit
Low-income workers are leaving more than $7 billion in tax benefits on the table every year. Will an online tool help increase earned income tax credit participation?
Digital Government
Labor Department, USPS team up on ID proofing
A pilot project set to launch in 2023 will see the Department of Labor and the postal service teaming up to help unemployment insurance applicants verify identities on behalf of participating states.
Emerging Tech
TMF Announces $36.4M in Awards
The Army, the Office of Personnel Management and the Federal Housing Authority are the latest recipients of awards from the Technology Modernization Fund.
Modernization
TMF announces $36.4M in awards
The Army, the Office of Personnel Management and the Federal Housing Authority are the latest recipients of awards from the Technology Modernization Fund.
Emerging Tech
National Archives Plans CX Research
The National Archives and Records Administration says that a new research agenda will help it understand what people who use the archives need, want and expect – and how the agency can meet those demands.
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