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Federal CIO Tracker: Latest Appointments
Stay up to date on federal CIO and IT leadership changes, including appointments, departures and leadership transitions.
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OMB Seeks Public Comment on Landmark Federal Acquisition Overhaul
The first proposed FAR revisions would streamline procurement, modernize acquisition and establish regular reviews to curb regulatory growth.
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OMB Shifts Federal Cyber Logging Rules to Risk-Based Security
New OMB guidance moves agencies away from compliance-driven logging requirements and toward threat-focused cybersecurity operations.
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OMB Pushes Biggest Federal Acquisition Reform in 50 Years
The Trump administration is overhauling federal procurement regulations to cut bureaucracy, modernize acquisitions and boost competition.
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OMB Memo Forces Agencies to Rethink Procurement Oversight
Officials say OMB’s M-26-10 memo could reduce duplicative software spending, but agencies must avoid slowing mission operations.
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Federal Agencies Navigate 'Messy Middle' of Acquisition Reform
Government agencies are shifting from compliance to mission-focused acquisition under sweeping FAR reforms.
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White House Memo Centralizes IT Contract Oversight Under CIOs
The new OMB memo gives CIOs sweeping approval authority and mandates shared pricing data to end duplicative tech purchases.
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Federal Leaders Lean Into Collaboration to Make OneGov Strategy Work
White House official emphasizes partnership, feedback and managed risk as keys to OneGov's long-term success.
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OMB Memo Rescinds Mandatory Software Security Vetting
New OMB directive rescinds rules mandating software bill of materials, making SBOMs an option, not a requirement.
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OMB, OPM Modernize the Federal Patchwork HR Infrastructure
New Core HCM initiative promises real‑time workforce data, streamlined retirements and major cost reductions across the executive branch.
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Beyond Automation: How Agentic AI is Reshaping Federal Missions
IT officials are exploring the full potential of AI agents to boost efficiency, empower human workers and transform federal operations.
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Proposed DOGE Reforms Target Technology, Efficiency
The proposed Department of Government Efficiency eyes technology and strategic investments to make government more effective.
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