House reconciliation bill includes nearly $800 million for CISA
The funding supports the implementation of President Joe Biden's May executive order on cybersecurity and workforce development.
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.
GAO: Agencies are missing EIS targets
Federal agencies are slow to adopt the governmentwide $50 billion next generation telecommunications contract vehicle, according to a Government Accountability Office report.
GSA releases e-commerce solictiation
The e-commerce effort dubbed "Amazon for government" is getting closer to becoming reality with a draft solicitation released by the General Services Administration.
Online buying needs help from Congress
Legislation is needed to raise the ceiling on micropurchases and bring more competition to online purchasing, officials say.
Tech refresh bills will be back, says DHS CIO
IT modernization funding efforts will be back, according to DHS CIO Luke McCormack, and agencies should still position agile, cloud and other capabilities to show they're moving into a modern environment.
Issa, Spires sketch visions for IT reform and CIO authority
House hearing on draft legislation explores budget authority, chains of command and the sheer number of agency CIOs.
Joe Jordan confirmed as OFPP administrator
After just five months of vacancy, OFPP has a new leader.
Deal reached to avert shutdown with only hours to spare
A late-night deal avoided a partial government shutdown, the fifth such occasion this year.
Government learns social media has a double edge
The public knows where to find your Facebook page and they're increasingly ready to use it to let you know what they think. Are you listening?
Shutdown redux: Early proposals rejected
The Senate has rejected two separate spending proposals. Now the clock is ticking again toward a possible government shutdown.
Government shutdown could get postponed
It now seems likely that a feared government shutdown at the end of this week will be averted, but the reprieve is only temporary. If Congress can't agree on a budget deal soon, the threat will return in two weeks.
GAO freshens up its list of high-risk programs
The Government Accountability Office today updated its list of high-risk government programs, removing some programs and adding a new one.
House panel proposes steep funding cuts for agencies
The House Appropriations Committee has mapped out its spending blueprint, including proposing double-digit cuts for some federal agencies.
Government reorganization taking first steps
The White House's plan to substantially reorganize the federal government is in its earliest stage, and still needs Congressional approval.
Funding rules might challenge Obama IT reform effort
When Federal CIO Vivek Kundra unveiled the White House IT management reform plan earlier this month, he said one of its toughest elements would be aligning the budget process with the technology cycle.
What key spending provisions will rise again in new Congress?
What will happen to the new insourcing policies, proposed federal pay freeze and agency IT budgets, now that the Senate omnibus funding bill has been withdrawn?
Bill would require agencies to designate chief operating officers
The Senate has passed legislation that would require federal agencies to set measurable performance goals and improve coordination to avoid duplication.
Federal shutdown a possibility
The federal government's money runs out at midnight Dec. 18 unless the Senate takes quick action.
Senate takes step toward better acquisition
Upgrading the institute and making sure it has enough money will ultimately lead to more effective oversight of government contracting, the measure's backers say.
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