The Government Accountability Office reported that the Department of Veterans Affairs has not fully addressed usability and performance issues with its new electronic health record system. GAO’s annual report identified 10 unaddressed recommendations, several of which focus on improving the VA’s oversight and management of the EHR system, Nextgov/FCW reported. The recommendations include establishing user […]
The Internal Revenue Service has argued that it does not collect data when individuals use identity credential service ID.me when filing a Freedom of Information Act request. Answering privacy concerns raised by Alex Howard of the Digital Democracy Project at the Demand Progress Education Fund, an IRS spokesperson said that the sole function of ID […]
The U.S. Department of Energy has allocated $180 million for research funding to support its newly launched Fusion Energy Strategy 2024 seeking to accelerate fusion energy commercialization through private sector partnerships. The DOE will open the funding opportunity through the Fusion Innovative Research Engine Collaboratives, which will be composed of teams advancing a fusion innovation […]
Lawmakers from both parties have introduced several bills aimed at improving the Transportation Security Administration’s screening technology and passenger experience. A bipartisan proposal led by Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., seeks to end the diversion of funds from the 9/11 security fee to the general budget and establish a dedicated fund for TSA to acquire new […]
NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps Rear Adm. Nancy Hann has been nominated for promotion to vice admiral, with her selection as the replacement of Benjamin Friedman as National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration deputy undersecretary for operations, effective August. Friedman is retiring after eight years of service, the longest tenure for a NOAA operations undersecretary, according to […]
The Federal Aviation Administration has integrated Virgin Galactic and Sierra Space into its Space Data Integrator tool to enhance its capability to monitor air traffic during space operations. The companies will transmit data regarding their vehicles’ position, altitude and speed to the FAA’s SDI tool, helping the FAA reopen airspace more quickly after launches and […]
The Department of Justice has launched a new program to make its programs and services more accessible for all. Under the Access DOJ initiative, the Office for Access to Justice aims to partner with different DOJ offices to lead high-impact projects that will improve access to programs, services and resources; offer resources, training and hands-on […]
Lawmakers expressed concerns over proposed cuts to the budget sought by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for fiscal year 2025. In a hearing before the Environment Subcommittee of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee on Tuesday, Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Okla., expressed his disappointment over the reduced proposed funding for the agency’s severe weather […]
The National Science Foundation has released a new framework to assess the potential national security threats of the research grant proposals that it receives. The guide, Trusted Research Using Safeguards and Transparency, seeks to strengthen international research cooperation, while also helping protect U.S. taxpayers’ research investments. TRUST includes a new NSF effort on weighing potential […]
The Department of the Treasury is seeking public feedback on the uses, opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence in the financial services sector. A request for information posted by the department builds on its recent cybersecurity and fraud prevention efforts and aligns with actions by other federal agencies. Through the RFI, insights will be gathered […]
