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A procurement paradigm for digital government

By contracting with emerging technology companies that can create and deploy data-driven solutions, agencies can cut down on the number of government contracts and the associated red tape. 07/16/2021
IT Modernization

Lawmakers mull federal response to state and local technology gaps

One potential fix could be for the federal government to harmonize its cybersecurity and data protection rules for state and local partners across federal agencies that interact with state systems. 07/01/2021
People

Biden's pick to lead GSA: 'We can't implement government policy if we can't get the damn websites to work'

Robin Carnahan said she will focus on making General Services Administration's offerings more user friendly and digitally secure while improving governmentwide cybersecurity efforts. 06/10/2021
IT Modernization

IRS chief presses case for boost in IT, cyber funding

IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig said the agency can use a 10% increase in funding included in the White House fiscal year 2022 budget proposal to "improve conditions for every American" while strengthening the agency's cyber posture. 06/08/2021
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Leveraging the TMF to improve customer experience

Focusing on customer experience as part of the Technology Modernization Fund investment strategy will enable agencies to improve service and build trust in government. 06/07/2021
Digital Gov

Many federal websites don't meet accessibility requirements, study finds

Out of 72 government websites studied, 30% didn't meet accessibility standards, according to the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation. 06/06/2021
Oversight

Legacy tech hindered delivery of unemployment benefits during the pandemic, IG finds

States with modernized systems were able to stand up new programs faster than states that relied on legacy technology, according to a new report from the Labor Department's internal watchdog. 06/02/2021
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The hidden power of the Federal Citizen Services Fund

Congress placed a big bet in the American Rescue Plan on the ability of the General Services Administration to reimagine federal IT services and security. 05/25/2021
Congress

Lawmakers press for IDEA Act adoption

A group of House Democrats want the Biden administration to pick up the pace on implementation of the Integrated Digital Experience Act. 05/06/2021
Budget

Biden's $1.5 trillion 2022 budget plan tilts spending toward civilian agencies

The administration is adding money to multiple tech modernization programs and removing the Overseas Contingency Account from the Defense Department request and folding in warfighting funds into the base budget. 04/09/2021
People

Biden taps 18F veteran Robin Carnahan to lead GSA

Robin Carnahan, formerly Missouri's secretary of state and the lead of state and local government practice at 18F, is the Biden administration's pick to lead the General Services Administration. 04/06/2021
Acquisition

Federal buildings, vehicles set to go green in Biden's $2T infrastructure package

Updates to federal facilities and an emphasis on electric vehicles are just part of the Biden administration's $2 trillion jobs and infrastructure plan announced on Wednesday. 03/31/2021
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How the government could become the next Airbnb

Emerging and established technologies hold great potential for addressing our nation's evolving challenges; the trick is in helping government agencies integrate them into their operations. 03/31/2021
Cybersecurity

NIST framework focuses on election cybersecurity

The new draft framework combining election security and cybersecurity is the first of its kind for NIST. 03/29/2021
IT Modernization

IRS plots $2.6B IT services consolidation

The tax agency plans to combine its modernization and sustainment contracts into a single task order on a governmentwide acquisition contract as it pushes ahead with the replacement of legacy systems. 03/29/2021

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Why VA's electronic health record mega-project is failing

The agency's former top technology official explains how management problems, reliance on outmoded development methodology and lack of customer buy-in are combining to sink (for now) a critical modernization project at the Department of Veterans Affairs. 07/26/2021
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The workforce and mission arguments for modernizing human capital management systems

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