Modernization
Techies: make bank at CFPB
With a veteran CIO planning his exit, the CFPB needs a new tech leader – and the agency can offer far more than the typical federal salary.
Modernization
Smart cities need cash
Establishing high-tech, more efficient infrastructure across America will require upfront investments, and the Transportation Department's model might be the way to get that funding right.
People
OMB teaches privacy pros about tech
The Office of Management and Budget is looking to forge links between privacy and tech experts, to help the two disciplines work together.
Digital Government
Feds will be watching for 2020 census stuffers
The decennial count might stress inclusive approaches, but that doesn't mean no one's checking for fraud.
Digital Government
Some improvement, but no A’s, on FITARA scorecard 2.0
In the second round of FITARA grades, many agencies improved but none managed to get top IT management marks.
People
FCC wants a chief data officer
The FCC is seeking someone to wrangle its diverse datasets and chart a course for future innovation.
Digital Government
Is census 2020 running out of runway?
As the timeline shortens, House overseers are demanding that the CIO-less Census Bureau prove it is on track to get the technology and leadership ready for the 2020 headcount.
Digital Government
Will new IRS security features lock out legit users?
The national taxpayer advocate says the IRS will soon quietly roll out upgrades that could dramatically boost online security but lock out legitimate users as a result.
Modernization
Should airlines pay to get FAA tech past the 1990s?
The nation's air traffic control system is in dire need of stable funding. Is taking the checkbook away from Congress the answer?
Digital Government
Watchdog: 18F's Slack security exposed GSA data
GSA's innovation shop 18F enabled unauthorized data access by linking Slack and Google Drives with an open login standard, according to an inspector general alert.
Cybersecurity
FDIC shakeup over 'major incident' revelations
The agency is scrambling to shore up its internal cybersecurity practices as watchdogs scrutinize a spate of unauthorized employee data extractions.
Cybersecurity
Hurd: Hospitals shouldn't look to government for cyber protection
Rep. Will Hurd offered blunt advice to hospitals as the healthcare industry faces an epidemic of cyber attacks.
Digital Government
New USPS legislation won't touch tech, probably
Lawmakers are exploring their options for an agency in dire need of aid.
People
Education Department looks to staff back up in CIO shop
After two departures, the Education Department’s CIO office is looking for a new deputy.
Cybersecurity
Turning baseball jerseys into bullet-catchers
CBP leaders are interested in how wearables and the Internet of Things could come together to help create an automated picture of what law enforcement officers are going through.
Digital Government
18F wants to experiment with design standards
The federal government's in-house design and usability consultancy would like sites to be clean and consistent but not necessarily uniform.
Cybersecurity
Watchdog: Treasury hitting the mark as cyber steward
In its mission to help protect the nation's critical financial infrastructure, the Treasury Department is covering the bases, according to a new audit report.
Digital Government
Why law enforcement agencies need to share data
Getting tools and organizations alike to share standardized data is crucial as ever-more data overwhelms law enforcement.
Digital Government
Delivering citizen services with one weird trick
Federal website designers might be surprised by what users want once they use analytics to actually measure users' desires.
People
Donald Trump needs a transition leader
The billionaire might be the presumptive GOP nominee, but those managing presidential transition prep say he doesn't yet have a dedicated transition team leader or office space.
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