This post first appeared on Federal News Network. Read the original article. The Technology Modernization Fund Board expects to award more than $400 million in 2023 and 2024 to agencies needing to boost a specific project. In its fiscal 2024 request to Congress, the General Services Administration, which runs the TMF board from a budget (more…)
Beyond Resiliency: A Case for Adaptability
This post first appeared on IBM Business of Government. Read the original article. Broadcast Date: Sunday, April 23, 2023 Michael J. Keegan What is adaptive government? How can it help government agencies bounce back from continuous disruption? How can government executives embed adaptability into their agency’s operations? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these (more…)
Weekly Roundup: April 17-21, 2023
This post first appeared on IBM Business of Government. Read the original article. Friday, April 21, 2023 Michael J. Keegan Articles & insights in public management & leadership that we found of interest for the week ending April 21, 2023 The 2023 Federal 100. Meet those recognized by their peers as exceptional contributors to federal IT (more…)
DHS Annual Assessment: Major Acquisition Programs Are Generally Meeting Goals, but Cybersecurity Policy Needs Clarification
This post first appeared on GAO Reports. Read the original article. What GAO Found The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) invests billions of dollars annually to acquire systems that help secure the border, advance marine safety, screen travelers, improve disaster response, and execute a wide variety of other operations. Most Programs Met Established Cost and (more…)
The Reopening That Wasn’t: As Government Employees Work From Home, People Find Services Curtailed
This post first appeared on Government Executive. Read the original article. Everything from pandemic policies to security concerns is causing agencies to reduce in-person services, including licenses and permits.
The Supreme Court Weighs Whether USPS Can Force Employees to Work Sundays
This post first appeared on Government Executive. Read the original article. Former letter carrier says the mandate undermines his religious liberty.
The HHS Secretary Violated the Hatch Act, Office of Special Counsel Determines
This post first appeared on Government Executive. Read the original article. “With a presidential election approaching next year, this report offers an opportunity to deter violations by reminding federal employees at all levels of the Hatch Act restrictions,” OSC says.
Cybersecurity: VA Needs to Address Privacy and Security Challenges
This post first appeared on GAO Reports. Read the original article. What GAO Found Federal law and policy establish requirements for protecting personally identifiable information (PII) and securing federal systems and information. Federal guidance also includes key practices for establishing privacy programs. GAO reported in 2022 that federal agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs (more…)
Future Vertical Lift Aircraft: Army Should Implement Leading Practices to Mitigate Acquisition Risk
This post first appeared on GAO Reports. Read the original article. What GAO Found The Army is developing several aircraft systems to supplement and replace its aging fleet of helicopters. Aircraft in this portfolio, known as Future Vertical Lift, are to perform attack, transport, and reconnaissance missions, and are designed to have upgraded capabilities—for example, (more…)
Weekly Roundup: April 10-14, 2023
This post first appeared on IBM Business of Government. Read the original article. Friday, April 14, 2023 Michael J. Keegan Articles & insights in public management & leadership that we found of interest for the week ending April 14, 2023 DHA preps for MHS Genesis follow-on contract. The Defense Health Agency is conducting market research on (more…)