“A key remaining piece of business for the Senate in the final weeks of the 115th Congress will be confirming a new head of technology issues for Veterans Affairs, a post that has come under greater scrutiny with the ongoing problems processing GI Bill benefits this fall.”
“A vote on the nomination of James Paul Gfrerer, picked to be the next chief information officer for the department, could come as early as next week, when the Senate returns from Thanksgiving break…”
“But getting a permanent replacement for the CIO post has become an ongoing saga for the administration. Since the last assistant secretary — LaVerne Council — stepped down in January 2017, the position has been filled by a series of acting officials, raising questions about the stability within the department…” Read the full article here.
Source: Confirmation of new Veterans Affairs CIO takes new urgency in light of recent GI Bill benefits problems – By Leo Shane, November 22, 2018. Military Times.
