This post first appeared on GAO Reports. Read the original article. What GAO Found The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) has taken some promising steps, in alignment with key practices, towards addressing its management challenges. However, some work remains. Risk management process. RRB has begun implementing an enterprise risk management (ERM) process, which is a decision-making (more…)
A new rule may help land management temps get permanent federal gigs
This post first appeared on Government Executive. Read the original article. The Office of Personnel Management is set to publish final regulations establishing a pathway for current and former temporary workers at land management agencies to apply for permanent posts through merit promotions procedures.
National Science Foundation: Additional Steps Would Improve Cost Estimate for Antarctic Research Infrastructure Project
This post first appeared on GAO Reports. Read the original article. What GAO Found Since GAO’s July 2022 report, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has finalized the cost and schedule increases that were due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors for all five major facilities projects in construction. NSF anticipates additional increases for two (more…)
Leading IT at the Securities and Exchange Commission: A Conversation with David Bottom, Chief Information Officer, SEC
This post first appeared on IBM Business of Government. Read the original article. Broadcast Date: Monday, December 4, 2023 David Bottom What is the Securities and Exchange Commission’s IT strategy? How is the SEC modernizing its technology infrastructure? What is it doing to expand its data analytics capabilities to better meet its mission? Join Michael (more…)
Bringing software supply chain risk management to life
This post first appeared on Federal News Network. Read the original article. How’s your agency doing on software supply chain risk management? Agencies are fast-tracking SCRM efforts to keep pace (or even ahead) of the cyber directives and guidance. In our exclusive ebook, pick up tips from GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service, NIST, the State Department, (more…)
Weekly Roundup November 27 – December 1, 2023
This post first appeared on IBM Business of Government. Read the original article. Friday, December 1, 2023 Michael J. Keegan Articles & insights in public management & leadership for the week ending 12/01/23 Hill Witnesses: Supply Chain Security Relies on Better Software, Harmonized Regs. Lawmakers and expert witnesses discussed ways the U.S. can better ensure (more…)
Supreme Court appears ready to deal another blow to federal agencies’ administrative powers
This post first appeared on Government Executive. Read the original article. While such a ruling could radically alter agencies’ regulatory authorities, Chief Justice John Roberts said the government’s argument “undermines the whole point of constitutional protection.”
IRS commissioner expects to see enforcement hiring to ‘ramp up’ in coming months
This post first appeared on Federal News Network. Read the original article. The Internal Revenue Service is putting its multi-billion-dollar modernization fund to good use by restoring training for its employees and replacing one of its oldest legacy IT systems, according to the head of the agency. The IRS, tapping into nearly $60 billion in (more…)
New DHS supply chain center aims to head off future crises
This post first appeared on Federal News Network. Read the original article. The Department of Homeland Security will more proactively address threats to critical goods and services through a new Supply Chain Resilience Center, part of a bevvy of supply chain actions announced by the Biden administration this week. The White House on Monday convened (more…)
Quantum Computing for Public Value: Insights from Australia
This post first appeared on IBM Business of Government. Read the original article. Quantum Computing For Public Value.pdf Kevin C. Desouza Dr. Samar Fatima A recent roundtable discussion with leaders from the Australian government informed this new report, outlining themes and recommendations for governments as they embark on the journey to quantum. Quantum computing is (more…)