In 2023,
@USOPM
took out a $6M loan (Technology Modernization Fund) to convert the http://opm.gov website to a new platform. After spending $5M, it is nowhere near complete and, if it was finished, would cost $400k/year to host (current OPM website hosting cost is

In a significant move to modernize its digital presence, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) secured a $6 million loan from the Technology Modernization Fund in 2023 to overhaul its website, opm.gov. However, after expending $5 million on the project, the new platform remains unfinished, raising concerns about the efficiency of federal technology spending. If completed, the new website is projected to incur annual hosting costs of $400,000, a stark increase from the current hosting expenses. This situation not only highlights the challenges in government IT projects but also underscores the necessity for better budget management and oversight in federal tech initiatives. As OPM continues to navigate this modernization effort, questions loom about the effectiveness and value of the funds already invested.

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