Federal agencies still falling short on tech accessibility requirements
And, Sen. Peters pushes for new probe of DOGE’s Social Security Administration data dives
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Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., attends a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 29, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) Federal Sen. Peters pushes for new probe of DOGE’s Social Security Administration data dives
Letters to the SSA commissioner and OIG follow reporting that a DOGE staffer said he put Numident and Master Death File data on a thumb drive and planned to share it with his new employer.
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A large U.S. flag is seen on the facade of the Department of Labor headquarters building in Washington D.C., on Sept. 8, 2025. (Photo by Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images) Federal Data experts see new Labor Department portal as ‘an important first step’
The agency launched an open data portal with 42 datasets, data viz capabilities and a modern API. Public data and transparency advocates like what they’ve seen — and have notes for improvement.
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A sign marks the location of the Office of Personnel Management headquarters building on Jan. 29, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images) Commentary How to make Tech Force work
A former DHS AI Corps member and federal IT pro lays out a blueprint for how OPM’s new tech recruiting initiative can succeed.
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Federal CIO Greg Barbaccia answers questions during a December 2025 interview with FedScoop. (YouTube screenshot) Federal Federal CIO Greg Barbaccia tapped for two leadership roles at GSA
He will join GSA as acting director of Technology Transformation Services, taking over for Thomas Shedd, and serve as a senior advisor to Edward Forst.
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WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 04: Senate Finance Committee Chairman Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID) (R) and Ranking Member Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) preside over a hearing with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on September 04, 2025 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Federal Senate Finance leaders press SSA on data practices following DOGE court filing
The bipartisan letter marks the latest fallout from a stunning DOJ filing about DOGE’s handling of data at the Social Security Administration.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks at the 56th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 20, 2026. (Photo by Harun Ozalp/Anadolu via Getty Images) Federal Treasury scraps Booz Allen contracts, citing ex-employee who leaked tax returns
The consulting firm said it was “surprised” by Monday’s announcement after it “fully” supported the government in its investigation into Charles Littlejohn.
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Congress tees up spending package to extend TMF authorization through September
And, DOGE likely violated order on Social Security data, court filing shows
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A protester holds a sign that reads: “This billionaire stole your social security number” during a protest at a Manhattan Tesla dealership to demonstrate against Tesla CEO Elon Musk. (Photo by Michael Nigro/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images) Federal DOGE likely violated order on Social Security data, court filing shows
The DOJ revealed usage of a third-party server to share data, as well as DOGE communicating with an advocacy group seeking to “overturn election results” in states.
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AI Defense Secretary Hegseth moves to reshape DOD’s AI and tech hubs
And, the latest executive branch budget pact includes IT investments and less money for DOGE