Workforce
All Inspectors General Need Testimonial Subpoena Authority, Watchdogs Say
Three IGs testified before lawmakers about various reforms needed to improve their oversight.
Workforce
Labor Authority Nominees Vow to Tackle Case Backlog That Flourished Under Trump
Unfair labor practice complaints stagnated for the last four years because the agency’s general counsel position sat vacant for the entirety of the previous administration.
Pay & Benefits
What to Expect if You’re Expecting to Retire Soon
Leaving in 2021? Here are some things you should know.
Oversight
The Federal Government Gave Billions to America’s Schools for COVID-19 Relief. Where Did the Money Go?
The Education Department’s limited tracking of $190 billion in pandemic support funds sent to schools has left officials in the dark about how effective the aid has been in helping students.
Sponsor Content
Biden’s Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity, Explained
Here are some steps agencies can take now to put these cybersecurity initiatives front and center.
Route Fifty
Supply Chain Issues, Poll Worker Shortages Worry States Ahead of Elections
Election officials in some states are recruiting more poll workers but say getting power supplies and extension cords are also problems.
Nextgov
Bill Would Block Contractors from Selling Data Harvested with AI Tools to Third Parties
A bipartisan proposal would also clarify that the government ultimately owns the data collected by federal contractors and their artificial intelligence systems.
Defense
Navy Seeks To Improve Firefighting After ‘Preventable’ Bonhomme Richard Disaster
Naval Safety Center gets a promotion, while ships’ crews will be trained to respond to pierside fires.
Sponsor Content
Cloud Optimization
As the country begins to look out at the next normal, agencies are once again reevaluating priorities and looking to how cloud optimization can better help them achieve their mission.
Management
Most Americans Resumed Risky Activities before COVID Vaccines Came Out
Americans started getting back to regular activities like travel and eating indoors before COVID-19 vaccines became available, according to a new study.
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Tech
GovExec Daily: Detecting Waste and Abuse Through Data and Determination
Bill Lucia speaks to Pittsburgh official Marty LaMar about COVID-19 funding oversight and technology.
Management
VA Begins Disciplining Employees as Thousands Have Yet to Prove They’re Vaccinated
Only 70% of VA's health care workforce has uploaded proof of their COVID-19 inoculation.
Route Fifty
Cities Crack Down on Unvaccinated Municipal Workers
New York City expanded its vaccine mandate to all employees Wednesday while Chicago began to place police officers who refused to disclose vaccine status on unpaid leave.
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Workforce
Federal Agencies to Inform New Hires of Union Eligibility, Rights
As part of the Biden administration’s initiative to promote collective bargaining in the federal government, agencies also will be expected to inform current employees of their union rights at least twice per year.
Pay & Benefits
Feds, Funding, Furloughs and the Fiscal Rollercoaster
How we got to where we are in the annual budget mess, and where we’re headed.
Management
Three Pandemic Lessons for the Next Crisis
What we've learned from dealing with COVID-19 could improve the federal response in the future.
Management
A Historic Swearing in at the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps
Dr. Rachel Levine became the United States’ first openly transgender four-star officer and first female four-star admiral of the corps.
Management
How Government Is Failing Public Servants
A new book argues that federal and state governments need to articulate a vision for training their workers for problem solving in the 21st century.
Defense
30 State Department Nominees, Including NATO Ambassador, Advance To Full Senate
Just two Biden ambassadors have been confirmed so far.
Oversight
FAA Suggests Steps to Improve Aviation Safety in Alaska. Some Experts Say They’re Not Enough.
In a recently released report, the FAA recommended safety measures to address Alaska’s high share of aircraft accidents. The report, which contains few new initiatives or calls for funding, falls short of what’s needed, according to experts.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: The Hatch Act and the Biden Administration
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss a new complaint against White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki.
Route Fifty
Public Health Workers Request Federal Aid to Combat Threats
After the Justice Department said it would intervene to assist school boards and educators who have become the target of harassment during the pandemic, a public health association wants the same resources.
Nextgov
National Cyber Director: Liability Should Be Part of the Equation for Public-Private Collaboration
Cyber leaders’ plan to emphasize collective defense over offense hinges on industry’s willingness to share information with government in real time.
Management
Lawmakers Look to Rekindle Efforts to Build a New FBI Headquarters
A Senate appropriations bill for fiscal 2022 included a provision asking the bureau to move forward on plans in coordination with the General Services Administration.
Pay & Benefits