Not to sound greedy, but getting more money is never a bad thing. But it also raises questions such as, what should be done with that money? Where are our priorities? The Obama Administration recently released its 2016 budget proposal, and the good news is that there were significant increases in IT spending allowances. ButRead… Read more »
Just how easy is it to get government agencies to bare their secrets? The Center for Effective Government recently came out with its yearly scorecard assessing the fifteen government agencies on their adherence to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Sean Moulton, Director of Open Government Policy at the Center for Effective Government, spoke withRead… Read more »
Have you ever asked someone, do you want the good news or the bad news first? Many people ask for the bad news first, to get it out of the way. On that note, today and tomorrow on the podcast DorobekINSIDER, we’ll be discussing the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) with Sean Moulton, Director ofRead… Read more »
In yesterday’s DorobekINSIDER, we covered the cybersecurity insider threat for federal agencies – including the insider threat that’s accidental. Likewise, government funded healthcare services have their own brand of accidental insider threats – more commonly known as improper payments. A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) called out states for their IT systemsRead… Read more »
Cybersecurity dialogues often talk about threats and breaches stemming from hackers, terrorists, and cyber-criminals. However, there are significant threats that come from individuals who are closer than you think – maybe even the person you sit next to at the office. SolarWinds, an IT management software company, recently researched insider threats to the federal government.Read… Read more »
The dawn of the millennials is coming for the federal workforce. Four out of ten federal workers will be eligible for retirement in the next five years, according to OPM director Katherine Archuleta. Meaning that someone has to fill those spots – and it will be the millennials. Does this mean the face of theRead… Read more »
The government has one of the biggest customer bases – the whole United States. Digital services are being used increasingly to enhance the citizen experience for government functions. GovLoop’s recently released guide, “The Future of Digital Services: Five Trends Transforming Government” gives readers the inside scoop on the customer-facing digital world. Listen to the ArchiveRead… Read more »
Let’s face it – big data is trendy. In recent years, the topic has gotten a lot of attention for its ability to help the government innovate and improve efficiency and performance. But what was big data’s role in government before it was so trendy? The answer to that is (partially, at least) the BureauRead… Read more »
According to Katherine Archuleta, Director of the Office of Personnel Management, four out of ten federal employees will be eligible for retirement in the next five years. With the impending emptying of desks, who will step up and be the government’s new shining stars? Defense and intelligence are fields of government where there is noRead… Read more »
When you go to the local farmer’s market to buy produce, you often end up getting great value and quality. That’s usually because you can see the array of options right in front of you in order to make an informed decision. You’re aware of your options, and that makes you more confident in yourRead… Read more »