SSA has outreach to do for its foster care data exchange, GAO says
The agency’s platform hasn’t been able to enlist new states to its foster care beneficiaries platform in two years. The watchdog also found issues with “cumbersome IT…
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Another bipartisan push to reboot Congress’ tech expertise office is underway
A bill to resurrect the Office of Technology Assessment has been introduced once more to help lawmakers confront the age of artificial intelligence and tech advances.
Keeping a human in the AI loop is ‘untenable’ due to cuts, USDA IT official says
The Agriculture Department is trying to “get smarter” about AI with fewer resources. Other agencies are trying other ways to keep up with changes while dealing with…
GAO to monitor government AI use, hire AI experts in coming years
In its 2027-2032 strategic plan, the congressional watchdog laid out several goals revolving around emerging technology, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Watchdog links HUD workforce cuts to delayed tech services
The GAO found a 29% staff reduction and big cuts to IT contracts in 2025. Stakeholders attributed lagging service “to fewer HUD staff with technical knowledge” and…
GAO cyber chief eyes workforce investments as watchdog does more with less
Jennifer Franks, director of the GAO’s Center for Enhanced Cybersecurity, said the nonpartisan agency needs upskilling and adaptability to keep pace with AI-related threats.
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CIOs often underestimated investment risks on IT dashboard, GAO says
The watchdog audited the process agency IT officials use to assess the risk of technology investments — though the IT dashboard where the information is posted is…
Work needed to fortify systems against quantum threats, watchdog says
None of the 24 agencies the Government Accountability Office audited had fully addressed selected post-quantum cryptography practices.
Agencies largely stonewall GAO on audit of DOGE’s data practices
The watchdog isn’t sure if the public’s data was protected after the CFPB, SEC, NOAA and Education provided incomplete information and the SBA and VA didn’t engage…
HHS suicide, crisis lifeline needs cybersecurity improvements, watchdog finds
The 988 Lifeline has made progress on cybersecurity but still needs to implement improvements to contingency plans, as well as identity and access controls.