Federal Government Is Failing at Cybersecurity, Senate Subcommittee Reports
A Senate investigation released on Tuesday found that federal agencies’ cybersecurity tactics are outdated and unsecure.
Policy
CIO Success Stories Guide Future FITARA Implementation
Four federal CIOs spoke at the House Oversight hearing analyzing the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) 8.0 scorecard. Data consolidation, outdated legacy systems and costliness dominated the conversation.
As Cyberattacks Persist, State and Local Governments Look for Federal Support
Cyberattacks on state and local governments continue making headlines because of their detrimental consequences on constituents. At a recent House hearing, experts asked the federal government for better resources to prevent and mitigate threats.
OMB Outlines a Sweeping New Shared Services Approach
The federal government announced a new initiative on Friday that moves shared service missions into central offices to standardize purchasing.
DorobekINSIDER: The Biggest Obstacle to Good Government
Federal agencies have gotten very good at making a broken system work — perhaps too good.
OPM Releases Final Rule on CIO Hiring Authority
Hiring and retaining IT talent continues to be a top concern for agencies, especially as they modernize. This situation has led to a final determination from the administration about the hiring authority of CIOs.
New Legislation Introduced to Protect Health Benefits During Shutdowns
Lawmakers across the aisle in the House and Senate introduced two bills each to address the issue of health coverage during government shutdowns.
Moving From Cloud First to Cloud Smart
Cloud Smart differs from earlier federal cloud policies by focusing on adopting the technology effectively rather than by any means possible.
OPM to be Phased Out and Major Workforce Shifts to Come, White House Budget Suggests
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) could see its responsibilities and workforce siphoned off to other agencies over the next few years.
DHS Morale Act Would Create Leadership Opportunities
Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) introduced the DHS MORALE Act to address the root causes of employee dissatisfaction and to help the department improve.