Grace Dille MeriTalk Grace Dille is MeriTalk's Managing Editor covering the intersection of government and technology.
GSA OIG: Data Flaws Raise Risk of Agencies Overpaying for Products Aug 14, 2026 | 4:09 pm The watchdog found inaccurate product data limited GSA’s automated price comparisons, raising the risk that agencies could overpay for products. […]
FAA Awards AT&T $74M to Kick Off Network Overhaul Aug 14, 2026 | 3:38 pm The initial award kicks off work on a nationwide network that will underpin the FAA’s new air traffic control system and help meet its 2028 modernization deadline. […]
White House Turns to Private Sector to Boost International Cyber Hacking Aug 13, 2026 | 3:29 pm The program aims to tap private-sector cyber talent and resources, while raising new questions about oversight and the risks facing participating companies. […]
VA Wants to Extend EHRM Contract With Oracle as Funds Run Out Aug 13, 2026 | 3:23 pm The agency expects to exhaust the contract’s nearly $10 billion ceiling in early fiscal year 2027 and is seeking to extend the Oracle Health deal through 2031 as EHR deployments continue. […]
CISA Rolls Out Cybersecurity Resource Package for K-12 Schools Aug 12, 2026 | 3:41 pm CISA’s new resources outline eight cybersecurity objectives to help K-12 schools and districts strengthen their defenses against growing cyber threats. […]
VA OIG Flags Schedule, Cost, Security Risks in Benefits Platform Modernization Aug 12, 2026 | 2:50 pm VA’s watchdog found that a modernization initiative for a mission-critical benefits support system lacks a reliable schedule and cost estimate as work stretches years beyond its original timeline. […]
NIST Wants to Modernize National Vulnerability Database for AI Age Aug 11, 2026 | 3:13 pm The agency is looking to AI and automation as it plans the next generation of the National Vulnerability Database. […]
Senate Bill Would Expand EPA’s Cyber Authority Over Water Systems Aug 11, 2026 | 2:15 pm The legislation would give EPA new authority to assess cyber risks and require fixes at water utilities while boosting federal cybersecurity funding. […]
IRS IT Staffing Losses Delayed Paper Return Processing, GAO Finds Aug 10, 2026 | 4:16 pm Key IRS paper-processing systems were not ready for the 2026 filing season after staffing losses delayed IT updates, contributing to longer processing times. […]
Senate Passes Stopgap Funding Bill Extending Key Tech Programs Aug 10, 2026 | 4:11 pm The stopgap measure would keep the government funded through Dec. 11 while extending the TMF and two major federal cybersecurity authorities. […]