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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on 18F and U.S. Digital Service Oversight
Record date · January 1, 2017
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 2016 joint congressional hearing held to review the performance and management of and the . The hearing focused on how these agencies handle federal IT projects, procurement, and the recruitment of technical talent.
The hearing examines the effectiveness of two key federal digital agencies, and USDS, which are responsible for modernizing government technology systems and managing taxpayer-funded IT contracts.
Who It Affects
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18F
The agency's management, procurement practices, and operational effectiveness were subject to congressional review.
U.S. Digital Service
The agency's performance and hiring practices were evaluated by the committee.
IT Industry Contractors
The hearing discussed the competitive landscape for federal IT contracts and the role of government-led digital services.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on June 10, 2016, by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- The primary focus was oversight of 18F and the U.S. Digital Service (USDS) regarding IT reform and government efficiency.
- Witnesses included representatives from the USDS, the GSA's Technology Transformation Service, the GAO, and private sector IT industry groups.
- The hearing addressed concerns regarding waste, fraud, and abuse in federal IT spending.
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- The committee examined the recruitment and retention of technical talent within the federal government.
- The document includes follow-up responses from GSA and USDS officials to questions posed during the hearing.
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Shift toward internal digital expertise
The hearing highlights a strategic shift in 2016 toward building internal government technical capacity rather than relying solely on external IT contractors.
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