#government-services
#government-services

Miscellaneous

This ex-Microsoft executive-turned-CEO is betting on 'gritty tech'

Toni Townes-Whitley is focusing on growth through 'gritty tech' integration and higher-margin services for governmental customers at SAIC.

Privacy professionals

fromZDNET

1 week ago

Free IRS Direct File service for taxpayers to end, according to reports

The IRS may end the Direct File service, limiting free tax filing options for residents.

fromFast Company

Miscellaneous

This ex-Microsoft executive-turned-CEO is betting on 'gritty tech'

Toni Townes-Whitley is focusing on growth through 'gritty tech' integration and higher-margin services for governmental customers at SAIC.

more#technology

fromMiami Herald

4 weeks ago

Miami Marlins

It's hard to get a DMV appointment in Miami-Dade. Now it's illegal to scalp one, too

New legislation makes it a misdemeanor to sell appointments for government services, addressing appointment scalping in DMV offices.

#digital-identity

fromThe Local France

France news

French digital ID platform to open up to foreigners 'by the end of 2025'

France Identité will open digital ID services to foreigners by the end of 2023.

Miscellaneous

GSA's Login to offer face recognition to customer agencies

Login.gov is expanding its face recognition capabilities for federal agencies to enhance identity verification for government services.

8 months ago

Privacy professionals

NIST releases new draft of digital identity proofing guidelines

NIST's updated digital identity guidelines include new methods for identity verification, focusing on user privacy and flexibility for federal agencies.

fromThe Local France

France news

French digital ID platform to open up to foreigners 'by the end of 2025'

France Identité will open digital ID services to foreigners by the end of 2023.

Miscellaneous

GSA's Login to offer face recognition to customer agencies

Login.gov is expanding its face recognition capabilities for federal agencies to enhance identity verification for government services.

8 months ago

Privacy professionals

NIST releases new draft of digital identity proofing guidelines

NIST's updated digital identity guidelines include new methods for identity verification, focusing on user privacy and flexibility for federal agencies.

more#digital-identity

We the Builders: Federal Employees Stand Up to DOGE

The invisible impact of federal job cuts under Trump affects safety and public awareness of essential services.

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Federal Workers to Hold Public Actions in Multiple US Cities on Wednesday - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Federal workers are organizing demonstrations to oppose proposed cuts and layoffs while advocating for their rights and services.

NYC startup

fromThe New Yorker

We the Builders: Federal Employees Stand Up to DOGE

The invisible impact of federal job cuts under Trump affects safety and public awareness of essential services.

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Federal Workers to Hold Public Actions in Multiple US Cities on Wednesday - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Federal workers are organizing demonstrations to oppose proposed cuts and layoffs while advocating for their rights and services.

more#federal-workers

#trump-administration

US politics

fromPortland Mercury

Please Hold

Cuts to essential services have led to significant delays and reductions in support for citizens under the current administration.

Trump Officials Take Down List of Federal Properties for Possible Sale

The Trump administration planned to sell over 440 federal properties but faced confusion and criticism after the list was swiftly taken down.

Remote teams

Trump's Plan to Slash the Federal Work Force: What to Know

The Trump administration's plan for deferred resignations could reduce the federal workforce significantly, raising concerns over potential chaos in government services.

fromwww.theguardian.com

SF politics

Judge temporarily blocks Trump's mass firings at federal agencies

A federal judge blocked mass firings of probationary employees, stating OPM lacks the authority to mandate such actions.

US politics

fromPortland Mercury

Please Hold

Cuts to essential services have led to significant delays and reductions in support for citizens under the current administration.

Trump Officials Take Down List of Federal Properties for Possible Sale

The Trump administration planned to sell over 440 federal properties but faced confusion and criticism after the list was swiftly taken down.

Remote teams

Trump's Plan to Slash the Federal Work Force: What to Know

The Trump administration's plan for deferred resignations could reduce the federal workforce significantly, raising concerns over potential chaos in government services.

SF politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

more#trump-administration

Judge temporarily blocks Trump's mass firings at federal agencies

A federal judge blocked mass firings of probationary employees, stating OPM lacks the authority to mandate such actions.

Digital life

Login.gov is key to administration anti-fraud efforts, GSA official says

Retirement

fromPortland Mercury

I Feel for These Guys

The gutting of federal agencies threatens essential services and could harm both the economy and public welfare.

fromwww.npr.org

Miscellaneous

A federal worker tried to take Trump's 'Fork' resignation offer. Here's what happened

Federal employees faced a choice to resign for benefits but encountered confusion over eligibility and potential impacts on services.

#digital-wallet

fromThe Verge

Miscellaneous

The UK government is launching a digital ID mobile app

The UK government is launching a digital wallet app for securely storing driver's licenses and other government documents.

fromwww.oxfordmail.co.uk

Miscellaneous

New digital driving licences to be launched this year as part of government app

The new Gov.UK app will offer a digital wallet for storing government-issued documents, simplifying access and enhancing security.

fromThe Verge

Miscellaneous

The UK government is launching a digital ID mobile app

The UK government is launching a digital wallet app for securely storing driver's licenses and other government documents.

fromwww.oxfordmail.co.uk

Miscellaneous

New digital driving licences to be launched this year as part of government app

The new Gov.UK app will offer a digital wallet for storing government-issued documents, simplifying access and enhancing security.

more#digital-wallet

Artificial intelligence

VA's head of AI sees his role as a 'bridge' to future use

The VA aims to seamlessly integrate AI to improve veteran services and enhance care.

fromTheregister

Miscellaneous

Face matching now available on GSA's login.gov

The GSA's facial matching login service is now generally available, despite acknowledging its imperfections.