From www.accountingtoday.com: (US context) The Trump administration has shut down 18F, a federal office focused on improving government technology, laying off about 85 employees.

This decision, communicated by GSA officials, classified 18F as a non-critical operation, and it follows criticisms regarding cybersecurity and management issues within the office.

Established during the Obama era, 18F was known for projects like IRS Direct File and has now been replaced under a different administration initiative.