Edward Forst and other agency officials said the government is behind the curve on technology, and asked for private-sector engagement to improve.

The new group refreshes the program focused on bringing technologists to government for tours of duty, and comes amid the administration’s tech hiring efforts.

A GSA spokesperson told FedScoop the agency welcomes all American companies who “abide by our terms and conditions."

The GAO said GSA’s single sign-on platform still needs to implement a policy for testing backup data.

The agency is targeting staff reductions in Technology Transformation Services, the Integrated Award Environment and the Office of Regulatory and Oversight Systems, sources confirmed to FedScoop.

Three former employees spoke to FedScoop about the program’s sudden eradication.

On early Saturday morning, the General Services Administration eliminated the program.

Lewis oversaw several initiatives to implement artificial intelligence across the government and took a special interest in workforce development.

Bob De Luca started this week as CIO of the independent federal agency.

The GSA and Labor Department say the move from Benefits.gov will comply with a 2021 executive order and align a goal to make USA.gov a “federal front…