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FILE - This June 12, 2019, file photo shows the U.S. Capitol dome in Washington. On Wednesday, Nov. 13, the Treasury Department releases federal budget data for August. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Martorana pressed about IT project oversight, role of Federal CIO by House lawmakers

Federal Chief Information Officer Clare Martorana promised the House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations new cyber, website and…

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Experts say CIO input, oversight from Congress and OMB necessary to improve IT acquisition

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In Depth interviews – August 20

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In Depth interviews – August 16

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Treasury tackles IT reviews in a new way

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IT projects pulled from brink of failure

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Agencies given how-to guide for modular, agile IT contracting

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Cutting, investing aren’t mutually exclusive, federal CIO says

Federal CIO Steven VanRoekel wants agencies to cut spending and invest in new capabilities at the same time. Savings from outdated or inefficient IT projects…

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Agencies begin to alter approach to IT system development

Several departments are starting to understand that buying and creating technology systems can be done in small, iterative steps. OMB\’s push for agile…

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NARA hires IBM to move records system into next phase

Under 10-year, $240 million deal, IBM will provide operation and maintenance support and provide enhancements as necessary to the Electronic Record Archive system. NARA is considering improving search capabilities for agency customers of ERA. NARA CIO Mike Wash said more and more agencies are transferring data and using the system.

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