Digital Government
Lawmakers mull updates to records management legislation
Experts told lawmakers at a Senate hearing on Tuesday that updates to federal records legislation are needed to put the National Archives in charge of presidential records.
People
Data and the cyber workforce
The co-chairs of a congressionally mandated report on the cybersecurity workforce say that a new office or bureau should be charged with compiling more granular data on the state of cyber employment.
Digital Government
USDA looks to modify a key nutrition program for the online age
USDA wants to modernize WIC to allow for online shopping, but tech and regulatory hurdles need to be cleared.
Digital Government
TMF Announces Two New Awards
The U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission and the Selective Service System are in line for IT modernization funding boosts.
Modernization
TMF announces two new awards
The U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission and the Selective Service System are in line for IT modernization funding boosts.
Modernization
IRS announces new office focusing on taxpayer experience
One of several lines of effort at the IRS to improve customer experience is digital services, which will include efforts ranging from digital signatures to expanded online payment options.
Digital Government
IRS announces new office focusing on taxpayer experience
One of several lines of effort at the IRS to improve customer experience is digital services, which will include efforts ranging from digital signatures to expanded online payment options.
Digital Government
Biden announces new anti-fraud measures covering COVID relief
The White House is adding a chief prosecutor to a Department of Justice fraud task force and plans an executive order on identity theft in public benefits.
People
GSA announces 2022 Presidential Innovation Fellows class
The program, started in the Obama administration, is meant to bring tech-savvy change agents into government.
People
OMB: This is the year for security clearance reform
Jason Miller, deputy director of management at the Office of Management and Budget, a key leader in security clearance reform efforts, says to expect major milestones in 2022.
Digital Government
Cost Overruns and Delays for OPM's Trust Fund Modernization
OPM is working to modernize the legacy financial system that manages retirement, health benefits and life insurance programs, but it's behind schedule and over budget.
Policy
Oversight Committee continues probe into Trump records
A House committee is asking for more information about records from the Trump administration. One area of focus is missing social media records.
Modernization
Cost overruns and delays for OPM's trust fund modernization
OPM is working to modernize the legacy financial system that manages retirement, health benefits and life insurance programs, but it's behind schedule and over budget.
People
When should feds use a burner phone abroad?
The Federal Chief Information Officers Council released new guidance on toting government-issued mobile phones and devices on foreign trips – and when to leave official gear at home.
Modernization
IRS will pivot to GSA's Login.gov after this tax season
The tax agency is modifying its use of the ID.me identity proofing service for the current tax season, but plans to switch to the federal government's homegrown solution after the 2022 filing deadline.
Digital Government
IRS will pivot to GSA's Login.gov after this tax season
The tax agency is modifying its use of the ID.me identity proofing service for the current tax season, but plans to switch to the federal government's homegrown solution after the 2022 filing deadline.
Digital Government
Agencies shouldn't use facial recognition for ID verification, groups say
More than 45 organizations signed onto a letter asking government agencies to stop their use of ID.me or any facial recognition for identity verification, and Senate Democrats are also still asking questions.
Digital Government
Labor, USDS pilot new unemployment insurance tech
A pilot project underway in New Jersey and Arkansas focusing on the experience of claimants for unemployment insurance is new territory for the Department of Labor. The agency is working with the United States Digital Service to develop pieces of tech for states to use in unemployment claims.
Digital Government
Login.gov looks for a director
The General Services Administration wants a leader for its homegrown identity management service as it looks to deploy a $187 million Technology Modernization Fund investment.
Policy
House panel zeros in on missing Trump records
Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.), chairwoman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, wants information from the National Archives about whether former President Trump routinely flouted the requirements of the Presidential Records Act.
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