The Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) scorecard has been instrumental in revolutionizing IT for federal agencies, leading to a whopping $24.8 billion in savings. But to keep this momentum, it's crucial to modernize the scorecard.
In Nextgov/FCW, Dave Powner, director of MITRE’s Center for Data-Driven Policy, and Richard Spires, former chief information officer of the IRS and the Department of Homeland Security, suggest specific updates in three critical areas to keep FITARA effective:
- Replace outdated measures with modern system development practices.
- Establish IT modernization planning and delivery.
- Refine the use of cloud computing metrics.