Two state CIOs said direction from the federal government on how to use the latest relief funding is not as clear as it could be.

The American Rescue Plan, along with other relief funding opportunities following the pandemic, are helping modernize how the public sector uses technology.

Buoyed by the American Rescue Plan, CIOs have been able to make investments in new projects and "mundane stuff." But they're trying to be strategic about it.

Officials said the funding will connect more households to the internet, but challenges remain in finding accurate coverage data and workable urban solutions.

Labor Secretary Marty Walsh said the pandemic "exposed significant vulnerabilities" in states' unemployment systems that led to tens of billions of dollars in phony claims.

The $1.2 trillion package, including a new cybersecurity grant program and $65 billion for broadband, now heads to the House of Representatives.

Chief Information Officer Jeffrey Wann said he wants to bring residents the same quality of service he gets when ordering from Domino's.