“The White House asked Congress March 18 for nearly $1.8 billion in funding for information technology improvements for several departments as agencies encourage federal employees to telework…”
“The total IT request is largely driven by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ request for $1.2 billion to “support the agency’s quick shift” to telehealth and technology to deliver health care services…”
“The White House request also includes $21 million for Department of Health and Human Services’ office of the national coordinator…”
“The White House also asked for $123 million for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, part of which would be allocated for processing Medicare and Medicaid claims…”
“The IRS requested $241 million…”
“The Small Business Administration…” Read the full article here.
Source: WH asks Congress for funds to improve stressed federal IT – By Andrew Eversden, March 18, 2020. Federal Times.
