Here's What Agencies Could Spend on IT Modernization Per 2018 Omnibus

Nextgov: The 2018 omnibus spending bill that passed the House 256-167 Thursday would fund the federal government through to the end of September, including billions for IT modernization efforts.

The Trump administration is making IT modernization a focal point of its agendas—as seen in the president’s management agenda released this week—and Congress has made overtures to the need to upgrade aging systems, as well.

The Technology Modernization Fund—a centerpiece of the White House’s IT agenda—would start off with $100 million for its first six months, less than half of the $210 million requested by the Trump administration.

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