This post first appeared on Government Executive. Read the original article. You can keep premiums under control, but it means reducing benefits.
Cybersecurity: State Needs to Expeditiously Implement Risk Management and Other Key Practices
This post first appeared on GAO Reports. Read the original article. What GAO Found The Department of State has documented a cybersecurity risk management program that meets federal requirements. Specifically, the department has identified risk management roles and responsibilities and developed a risk management strategy. However, State has not fully implemented its program to identify (more…)
Cybersecurity Program Audit Guide
This post first appeared on GAO Reports. Read the original article. Why GAO Developed This Guide The Cybersecurity Program Audit Guide (CPAG) is to be used in conducting cybersecurity performance audits. The intent of the guide is to arm cyber analysts and auditors with a set of methodologies, techniques, and audit procedures to evaluate components (more…)
OIG: Interior Department backdated discrimination determinations and applied incorrect standards
This post first appeared on Government Executive. Read the original article. Officials at the department’s Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Civil Rights backdated discrimination decisions for up to 15 days prior to their issuance and erroneously ruled in five cases, according to a new report.
Long term care insurance: Sharp hike in premiums for feds means enrollees face tough choices
This post first appeared on Government Executive. Read the original article. Experts say although long term care is in the cards for most older Americans, an upcoming spike in LTC insurance premiums for feds who are enrolled is just part of a pattern that will remain unbroken until Congress and policymakers act on the neglected—but (more…)
Senate to advance short-term funding measure as shutdown deadline nears
This post first appeared on Government Executive. Read the original article. But the House is continuing to pursue deep cuts to spending that stand no chance across Capitol Hill or in the White House.
Critical Infrastructure Protection: National Cybersecurity Strategy Needs to Address Information Sharing Performance Measures and Methods
This post first appeared on GAO Reports. Read the original article. What GAO Found The nation’s 16 critical infrastructure sectors rely on electronic systems to provide essential services such as electricity, communications, and financial services. Federal entities have key roles in helping to protect these sectors. The Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) is (more…)
Going Beyond the Performance Paradox: A Conversation with Eduardo Briceño, The Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action
This post first appeared on IBM Business of Government. Read the original article. Broadcast Date: Monday, September 25, 2023 Eduardo Briceño What is the performance paradox? What is the difference between learning while doing and learning by doing? How can overcoming the performance paradox make government executives more effective? Join host Michael Keegan as he (more…)
Weekly Roundup: September 18-22, 2023
This post first appeared on IBM Business of Government. Read the original article. Friday, September 22, 2023 Michael J. Keegan Articles & insights in public management & leadership that we found of interest for the week ending September 18-22, 2023 TMF board member eyes more AI, automation projects. The TMF has so invested $750 million (more…)
Shared Services and Improving Employee Experience
This post first appeared on IBM Business of Government. Read the original article. Thursday, September 21, 2023 Dan Chenok The objectives and benefits of federal shared services hasn’t changed much throughout the years—consistently focused on improving the quality, timeliness, and cost effectiveness of service delivery to reduce administrative burdens, increase collaboration, and allow agencies to (more…)