Congress should designate an entity to oversee data security, GAO says
The watchdog recommended governmentwide coordination to ensure the public’s civil rights and civil liberties are protected.
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SBA certification project has risks that need addressing, GAO says
The agency disputed several cybersecurity and risk management findings in a new watchdog report about the SBA’s Unified Certification Platform.
GAO wants agencies to update cloud computing guidance to manage restrictive licensing
The watchdog found that restrictive licensing practices from vendors have resulted in higher costs and architecture challenges.
Login.gov facing technical difficulties and cost uncertainty, watchdog says
The single sign-on platform faces scrutiny from the GAO for non-compliance with NIST remote identity proofing standards.
SSA database to flag synthetic identity fraud has cost issues, GAO finds
The agency is playing catchup on recovering the costs taken to launch its electronic Consent Based Social Security Number Verification service.
GAO finds spotty agency compliance with IDEA Act requirements
The watchdog revealed “varying levels of content and detail” in reports on 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act standards.
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Defects in Education Department’s FAFSA processing system release called out by GAO
In a report and congressional testimony from the government watchdog, 20 unresolved defects in the department’s system were highlighted.
Agencies have work to do on OMB cloud procurement requirements, GAO finds
Much of that work centers on cloud service level agreements, according to the watchdog.
Agencies have cleared AI executive order’s talent benchmarks, GAO says
The watchdog said 13 mandates for six federal agencies on AI personnel and management were fully implemented by the March deadline.
From pandemic data to AI, first GAO Innovation Lab director reflects on progress
The former top innovator at the Government Accountability Office, Taka Ariga, is hopeful that the unit will remain “vanguard of experimentation and exploration” for Congress and others.