After timeout on modernization, IRS eyes new IT plans to ‘align’ with Trump admin
The tax agency slimmed down its strategic IT initiatives from 23 to nine and has promised to release “new strategic plans” for the work within a year,…
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VA leader eyes ‘aggressive deployment’ of AI as watchdog warns of challenges to get there
Lawmakers pressed Charles Worthington on data privacy and workforce readiness as the VA pushes ahead with AI.
Social Security Administration has workforce issues in IT contracting space, GAO says
The agency’s “deficiencies” on IT acquisition are compounded by staff reductions and outdated training plans, according to the watchdog.
AI requirements are racking up across government, GAO says
A new report from the congressional watchdog identified nearly 100 government-wide requirements related to AI.
Cyber contractor workforce details a mystery to most agencies, GAO finds
The watchdog, which said 22 CFO Act agencies had incomplete information on the size and cost of cybersecurity contracting staff, pointed fingers at ONCD for data gaps.
Public housing reps want HUD guidance on facial recognition, GAO says
But the watchdog said the agency has “no plans” to update a September 2023 letter on the technology.
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Watchdog says OMB must prioritize federal IT spending framework, or scrap it
The GAO said in a new report that OMB “must act now to determine the future of” the Technology Business Management framework in the federal government.
Generative AI use is ‘escalating rapidly’ in federal agencies, GAO finds
The congressional watchdog examined 11 agencies, finding 250 additional generative AI use cases from 2023 to 2024.
SSA’s IT board failed to properly oversee operations investments, watchdog says
The agency did not have defined procedures to review nearly $2 billion in IT investments in fiscal 2024, a fact the GAO called “concerning.”
House lawmakers target SBA IT modernization in bipartisan bill
The legislation calls on the agency to implement 2024 GAO recommendations regarding an online certifications platform that was marked by delays and unreliable cost estimates.