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New DCSA director sees a data-driven future for security clearances and more

David Cattler, a longtime intelligence official, sees a range of both near- and long-term priorities in his new role as director at DCSA.

Defense News

A look into whether one HHS component is properly securing its cloud information systems

Cybersecurity

Defense contractor pleads guilty to bribery

Agency Oversight

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Construction work is shown July 22, 2022, in the 1600 block of the cantonment area at Fort McCoy, Wis., on a second new transient training troops barracks project on the post.

Facing billions in facility backlogs, DoD looks to new pilot for ‘livable communities’

Defense News

Army, Air Force ‘optimistic’ about recruitment, Navy falls behind

Defense

IRS seeks $104B for multi-year modernization fund to maintain customer service improvements

Agency Oversight

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Another column on retirement. This time, I’m joining you

Federal Report

Congress again ponders updating Social Security policy for non-eligible federal retirees

Retirement

Can agencies actually follow the White House AI order?

Artificial Intelligence

Repeal or reform? House lawmakers weigh responses to WEP, GPO

Congress

IRS underestimated cost of letting people file for free

Management

Children at this Air Force base appear to have higher rate of rare brain cancer

Concerns were raised in 2022 about the cases of a rare type of pediatric brain cancer among children living at Cannon Air Force Base.

Federal Newscast

DoD, State Dept streamline process for federal employees to telework overseas

The federal government is stepping up efforts to become a more attractive employer for the spouses of military service members living overseas.

Workforce

Federal Employees Health Benefits program

Stricter FEHB requirements from OPM aim to root out ineligible members

Open Season

Starting in this year’s Open Season, agencies will be required to validate participant eligibility for a random sample of at least 10% of FEHB enrollments.