A newly unclassified internal CIA report found that a massive 2017 data breach of the agency that enabled classified information to be sent to WikiLeaks was caused by the CIA failing to secure its own systems. Keep Reading
Federal agencies use civil monetary penalties to punish willful violators and deter future violations. However, if these fines aren't regularly adjusted for inflation, they may lose their effectiveness as a deterrent. Keep Reading
Agencies hired about 143,600 persons with disabilities from 2011-2015—exceeding the federal target of 100,000. Agencies made an additional 79,600 hires in 2016 and 2017. Keep Reading
Main differences that may be seen starting Monday, as outlined below, are a slight increase of people in workspaces, more open entrances, and additional random testing of people entering facilities. Keep Reading
This massive shift has exposed a set of challenges for agencies that may have been already struggling with cyber hygiene. Keep Reading
A 20 to 25 percent drop is projected for containers and canceled-vessel calls hit port authorities while tourism has "completely evaporated" and companies absorb the effects of lost revenue and trying to keep crews healthy. Keep Reading
Certain USCIS field offices and asylum offices were reopening today for non-emergency face-to-face services, and revenue has taken a deep hit from coronavirus closures. Keep Reading
The Transportation Security Administration is planning to offer a round of early retirements to its employees. TSA will offer Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) options agency-wide to eligible employees. Keep Reading
A Government Accountability Office review has found that the differing cybersecurity requirements across federal agencies costs states additional time and money, which could detract from security efforts. Keep Reading
More than 14,000 federal workers filed whistleblower cases from FY 2014–2018. Each year, about 120 to 270 of them were probationary. Keep Reading
The looming crisis comes as USCIS is preparing to reopen offices next week. The agency suspended in-person services on March 18 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep Reading
House Democrats on Friday announced a new bill to protect inspectors general from political retribution in response to President Donald Trump’s “relentless attacks” against government watchdogs. Keep Reading
Each year, GAO identifies and reports on federal agency programs with fragmented, overlapping, or duplicative goals or activities and ways to reduce costs or enhance revenue. Keep Reading
Despite Democratic opposition, the Republican majority in the Senate on Thursday confirmed U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, as the new director of national intelligence, overseeing all 17 intelligence agencies. Keep Reading
The task force worked to answer the question Congress established it to address: What strategic approach should the federal government take to defending the United States in cyberspace? Keep Reading
This summer, GSA will host a virtual GLS Plus training session to educate contractors and GSA leasing personnel on the new elements of GLS Plus, including the contracts’ new performance requirements. Keep Reading
UPDATE: As we enter week 10 of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are hopeful signs our nation is moving in the right direction. At the same time, there is significant need for another influx of emergency relief funding. Keep Reading
Leaders from the union representing 6,500 federal meat and poultry inspectors nationwide are calling out Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts for failing to disclose COVID-19 infection rates at meatpacking plants. Keep Reading
The White House named Maria Roat deputy federal chief information officer at the Office of Management and Budget on Tuesday, a move slated since January. Keep Reading
If jurisdictions don't follow the guidelines and rush reopening, "the consequences could be really serious." Keep Reading