Technology Modernization Fund Archives

Rep. Gerry Connolly speaks to reporters outside of the U.S. Capitol May 15, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Rep. Connolly calls for legislative architecture, more funding for the Technology Modernization Fund

Virginia Democrat says Congress needs to “get serious” about investing in modernization to address vulnerabilities in government legacy IT services.

Dec 4, 2023 By Caroline Nihill

HHS exploring program management office support for departmentwide zero trust implementation

Achieving zero trust will require HHS to “significantly upgrade governance and Information Technology (IT) management” the department said in a request for information about establishing a program…

Nov 20, 2023 By Madison Alder

The Department of Labor building in Washington, D.C. (NCinDC / Flickr)

Labor Department receives $3.5M TMF award to establish online missing benefits registry

The investment will go toward an online “lost and found” registry for recovering lost benefits and savings.

Nov 13, 2023 By Caroline Nihill

Clare Martorana delivers remarks at the 2023 FedScoop 50 awards reception. (FedScoop)

Biden administration’s digital experience policy is a ’10-year revenue roadmap’ for vendors, federal CIO says

"We are not going to buy artisanally crafted, bespoke websites anymore. We are going to only purchase what is in this guidance," Federal CIO Martorana said.

Nov 8, 2023 By Billy Mitchell

Raylene Yung to depart role as Technology Modernization Fund’s top official

After more than two years as TMF’s executive director, Yung is stepping down Friday, according to the General Services Administration.

Oct 20, 2023 By Madison Alder

Jan. 11, 2023 — An American Airlines Airbus A321 airplane takes off past the air traffic control tower at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

Tech Modernization Fund awards $9M in air travel, textile industry consumer protection investments

Consumer protection systems operated by the Department of Transportation and Federal Trade Commission will receive just over $9 million in combined funding from the General Services Administration-led…

Sep 29, 2023 By Madison Alder

Technology Modernization Fund awardees get creative to repay funds

"We're seeing more creative ways in terms of repayment, not necessarily just saying I have investment A and I need to take the cost savings from investment…

Sep 21, 2023 By Billy Mitchell

Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va. at an Oversight and Government Reform hearing in 2014.

Technology Modernization Fund revision markup sees no opposition, bill to continue through House

The MGT Reform Act would not only extend the TMF but also realign agencies to adhere to the original intent of the bill and require any funds…

Sep 20, 2023 By Caroline Nihill

Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) speaks before a House hearing at the US Capitol on June 22, 2023 in Washington, DC. The House Committee on Oversight and Accountbility Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation met to discuss the use of technology at the US Border, airports and military bases. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

Bill revising Technology Modernization Fund would extend program through 2030

Under the original MGT Act, the TMF is set to sunset in 2025.

Sep 19, 2023 By Caroline Nihill

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 12: A view of the Capitol building where young activists plan to take part in an overnight sit-in outside of Congress (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Get Free)

Technology Modernization Fund rescission: A chance to change course or the end of the road?

Former House Oversight subcommittee staff director Mike Hettinger argues Congress should not give up on the General Services Administration-managed fund.

Jul 19, 2023 By Mike Hettinger