When it comes to saving money, the U.S. government looks for all kinds of ways to do just that. Carol Harris, who is the boss of Information Technology and Cybersecurity at the Government Accountability Office (GAO), recently shared some pretty impressive news. Since 2005, every two years, the GAO has been checking up on how the government spends money on tech stuff, like computers and security, to make sure they’re not wasting any cash. And guess what? These check-ups have helped the government save a whopping $31.4 billion! That’s a lot of money!

So, how did they manage to save so much? These reviews, called the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) scorecards, are like report cards for government agencies about their tech and security. They rate how well these agencies are doing in managing their IT and keeping their cyber stuff secure. If the agencies score well, it means they’re being smart with their money and keeping their systems safe. But if they score badly, it’s a sign they need to fix things up.

The good news this time is that the agencies got the best scores ever! That means they’re doing better than ever at being careful with their technology spending and protecting against cyber threats.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Saving money and staying safe from cyber threats are super important for all kinds of organizations, not just the government. That’s why businesses and groups need to pay attention to this, too. They need to know what they’re doing well and where they can improve, especially when it comes to tech and security.

This is where Diversified Outlook Group steps in to help. Like the government’s big save, other groups can also be smart about their tech and keep their info safe. If you’re part of an organization that wants to get better at this stuff, Diversified Outlook Group has the expertise to help you find where you can save money and keep your cyber-stuff locked tight.

For anyone wanting to learn more about how this works and how to make it happen, just shoot an email to support@diversifiedoutlookgroup.com. They’ll help figure out where you can save money and tighten up your cyber safety, just like the government did!

Want to read all about the government’s big savings? Check out the full story at www.nextgov.com/modernization/2024/09/agencies-score-record-number-s-latest-fitara-scorecard/399713/.