The U.S. government has achieved a significant milestone in fiscal year 2024 by reducing the rate of improper payments to 3.97%, the lowest it has been since 2013. This remarkable improvement comes after a challenging period marked by the pandemic, during which the rate soared to a staggering 7.16%
The increasing complexity of government agency networks and their need for stringent security measures has made achieving zero trust security a formidable challenge. Zero trust security mandates continuous verification of every entity seeking access to network resources, ensuring no individual or
The impending expiration of the current funding at the end of the day on Friday has generated a sense of urgency on Capitol Hill, as lawmakers scramble to avert a government shutdown. With Congress planning to adjourn for the holidays, the pressure is mounting to reach a bipartisan funding
In an unprecedented move toward government efficiency, the Cato Institute has released a detailed report designed to assist the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), spearheaded by notable entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. This initiative aims to significantly
Elon Musk, a billionaire entrepreneur and the richest person on Earth, has significant and diverse potential conflicts of interest with the U.S. federal government. These conflicts span across his various ventures, including Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and his latest acquisition, X (formerly
The pressing question of whether more taxes should be devolved to empower local governments continues to ignite heated debates among policymakers and scholars alike. Advocates argue that granting local governments greater control over their financial resources could substantially improve public
