GovExec Today Thursday, May 19, 2022

 

	GovExec Today
	Thursday, May 19, 2022

	DHS IG Says He Did Not Mishandle the Agency's Reports on Sexual Harassment and Domestic Violence// Courtney Bublé The Project On Government Oversight – the outside oversight group that brought these claims – pushed back on Joseph Cuffari's letter to lawmakers.
	GovExec Daily: Lessons Learned from the Homeland Security Vaccine Rollout// Adam Butler and Ross Gianfortune Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss how DHS got its workforce vaccinated.
	Brought to you by VMware The Case for Multi-Cloud: Paving the Path for Government Innovation As the lead technologist for public sector at VMware, Daniel Kent helps customers transform their agencies with the power of cloud. Here, he discusses how he became interested in government technology, offers examples of agencies who have successfully built or leveraged a multi-cloud environment and shares best practices for how agencies can embark on their own cloud journey. Learn More!
	A Bill to Standardize Federal Retiree Cost of Living Raises, and More// Erich Wagner A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
	Biden Says Agencies Will Be Ready for Hurricane Season. But a Watchdog Is Warning of Shortfalls// Eric Katz Federal responders will have what they need, president says. GAO says the government should do more to help local communities prepare.
	The Pentagon Is Closing in on 'Ethical' AI Implementation // Lauren C. Williams The Defense Department released guidance for using AI responsibly last year.
	The Postal Service Should 'Act Swiftly' To Scale Up Identity Services, IG Says// Natalie Alms USPS is working with the General Services Administration on more in-person options for Login.gov, according to a new whitepaper from the U.S. Postal Service's Inspector General.
	Scam Artists Have Misused the DHS Seal. One Lawmaker Wants to Change That// Courtney Bublé "It is clear the department needs express authority to protect its seal so it can pursue action against those who unlawfully misappropriate it," said Rep. Bennie Thompson.
	Trump Allies Slam Biden for Ukraine Aid Amid Inflation and Supply Chain Shortages// Jacqueline Feldscher Senators voted no because of problems domestically, a lack of oversight, and a high price tag.
	Some Defense-vetted Prototypes Could Be Fast-Tracked to Civilian Agencies under New Agreement// Lauren C. Williams The Defense Innovation Unit signed a memorandum of understanding with the General Services Administration to make it "easier for federal agencies to access innovative technology solutions" that have been successfully prototyped by DIU.
	Defense Officials Review AI Initiatives Within New Office// Alexandra Kelley A House committee hearing questioned defense officials about the agency's new AI officer role and the ethics underpinning emerging tech.
	Pentagon May Give Sweden, Finland More Security Aid// Tara Copp Russia has issued vague threats over the countries' applications to join the alliance.
	With Complaints Rising, Transit Agencies Search for Alternatives to Police// Daniel C. Vock As they look to win back riders lost during the pandemic, bus and subway operators are looking beyond traditional law enforcement to address their concerns.
	Legislation Promoting Cyber Collaboration Between DHS and States Awaits Biden Signature// Frank Konkel The legislation would improve information sharing between federal cybersecurity authorities and state and local governments.
	Ransomware Attacks on Hospitals Put Patients at Risk// Jenni Bergal In 2020 and 2021, U.S. health care facilities faced at least 168 such attacks.
	A Swedish Compromise Won't Solve NATO's Turkey Problem// Kevin Baron As two Nordic nations bid to join, Erdogan's hostage-taking should force the alliance to reckon with a member that is increasingly a security risk.
	Brought to you by VMware The Case for Multi-Cloud: Paving the Path for Government Innovation As the lead technologist for public sector at VMware, Daniel Kent helps customers transform their agencies with the power of cloud. Here, he discusses how he became interested in government technology, offers examples of agencies who have successfully built or leveraged a multi-cloud environment and shares best practices for how agencies can embark on their own cloud journey. Learn More!

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