While President Trump’s budget proposal includes a $228 million investment for a general IT modernization fund, the head of the agency overseeing the fund sees the initial investment as more of a proof of concept than a panacea.
Source: GSA chief: Central IT fund is a start, not a remedy — FCW
The Trump administration’s Defense budget proposal envisions billions of dollars in savings from more oversight on IT, base closures and health care reforms
Source: Amid $52 billion plus-up, DoD looks to trim spending on service contracts, health care
As expected, the proposed federal budget contains $228 million for a general fund for IT modernization projects.
President Donald Trump’s budget request sent to Congress May 23 calls for an increase of $1.6 billion for federal technology programs and projects.
Source: Federal spending on technology could reach $95 billion in 2018
Most of the major agencies would see significant workforce reductions, with a few exceptions such as the Defense Department.
Source: How Many Jobs Would Your Agency Lose Under Trump’s 2018 Budget? – Management – GovExec.com
The VA’s SDVOSB joint venture Verification Assistance Brief misstates the law regarding the profit-splitting requirement, and puts JVs at risk of protests.
Source: The VA’s SDVOSB JV Verification Assistance Brief Is Wrong – SmallGovCon
The Trump 2018 budget offers few surprises but it does give a major boost to IT modernization efforts and advocates for agencies to use their buying power more effectively.
Source: IT modernization gets big boost in Trump’s 2018 budget — Washington Technology
The Defense Department is requesting $575 billion in its base budget, a $52 billion increase from last year to help increase readiness.
The Trump administration’s Defense budget proposal envisions billions of dollars in savings from more oversight on IT, base closures and health care reforms
Source: Amid $52 billion plus-up, DoD looks to trim spending on service contracts, health care
The president’s budget suggests entirely eliminating these bodies, from the Appalachian Regional Commission to the National Endowment for the Arts.
Source: The 18 Independent Agencies Trump Wants to Eliminate – Management – GovExec.com
