Treasury Failed To Block Unencrypted Payment Data
A Government Accountability Office report found the Treasury Department failed to follow key IT security protocols last year. The GAO stated the department did not configure security tools to identify or block unencrypted payment information. This failure resulted in a DOGE employee improperly sending data outside the Bureau of Fiscal Service payment systems. The report follows an investigation into how staff gained access to these systems. The Treasury also did not hold the DOGE staffer accountable for following IT security rules prior to the issuance of a laptop. The department has agreed to Government Accountability Office recommendations to improve data protection controls.
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WTOP Washington DC
“The Treasury Department didn't follow key IT security protocols when DOGE staffers gained access to Bureau of Fiscal Service payment systems last year.”
WTOP Washington DC
“payment information, resulting in a DOGE employee improperly sending that data outside the Bureau. Treasury also didn't hold the Doge staffer accountable for following IT security rules before issuing them a laptop.”
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