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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How Customs and Border Protection is scaling AI and cloud to secure the nation’s borders
Deputy Assistant Commissioner and Deputy CIO Jay Alalasundaram explains how AI, biometrics and hybrid cloud are shaping the future of border enforcement, security and traveler experience.
Nearly half of RIF’d IRS probationary staffers had ‘fully successful’ or better reviews, watchdog finds
The other half that were sent termination notices in February had no performance rating on record, per the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
FCC’s Allen Hill on leveraging cloud services, AI and automation
The Federal Communications Commission has moved aggressively to embrace cloud services and leverage AI to streamline IT operations, reduce manual workloads and deliver new capabilities faster.
James Walkinshaw dishes on DOGE, data and continuing Gerry Connolly’s IT legacy
Running for his old boss’s seat in Virginia’s 11th district, Walkinshaw details his tech agenda in an interview with FedScoop.
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.
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The GAO flagged 10 ‘critical’ legacy IT systems. Years later, most haven’t been modernized
Just three of those 10 modernization projects have been completed, per the GAO, which revealed lackluster planning for most of those that remain.
ValueOps for government IT modernization: Driving cost savings and mission effectiveness through Strategic Portfolio Management
To modernize aging systems while maximizing mission impact, government agencies should embrace solutions that align IT investments with strategic goals, optimize resources and enhance transparency across initiatives.
Lack of IRS transparency on AI jeopardizes public trust, advisory panel says
The agency has lost more than 25% of its workforce since the beginning of the Trump administration, per the Taxpayer Advocate Service.
Why the FCC’s journey to the cloud is a model for modernization
FCC Deputy CIO Don Tweedie and AWS Director Mickey Iqbal detail the methodical approach and impressive results of the FCC's cloud migration, establishing it as a blueprint…