Management
A union is still pushing to permanently end the threat of delayed paychecks due to a debt default
The Biden administration will soon have to articulate its views on the constitutionality of the debt ceiling.
Management
Vacant White House cyber post draws concern amid global software breach
In the aftermath of a global cyberattack exposing personal data on millions of Americans, calls are growing for the White House to fill the top slot at the Office of the National Cyber Director.
Management
A new bipartisan bill looks to thwart financial conflicts of interest for top government officials
“The bipartisan HONEST Act will provide greater transparency and safeguard public interest by establishing clear guidelines that prioritize the American people,” said Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y.
Pay & Benefits
The GOP wants to bring back pay for performance, but a leading expert says it’ll never work
Past pay-for-performance efforts have done “double duty as a kind of way to diminish the unions, go after the rank and file, and that was clear,” a researcher says.
Tech
There’s something DHS can do to help civilian agencies fight cyberattacks
The Homeland Security Department has the power to do a lot more than just issue words of warning.
Defense
The Air Force has moved families 15 times to evade LGTBQ+, racial discrimination
The department started tracking discrimination-related movements in 2021.
Pay & Benefits
Implement locality pay changes quickly, salary council urges OPM
The annual list of recommendations, made in February but made public this month, did not alter the map of locality pay areas, but reiterated the importance of proposals already tentatively approved by the Biden administration.
Workforce
USPS begins issuing layoff notices to some employees
The Postal Service hopes to find new jobs for those impacted, but it has not detailed the reasons for the cuts.
Oversight
Records agency to DHS: Look into your watchdog’s use of text messages
This comes after a hearing two weeks ago that raised concerns among some lawmakers about how the IG uses and retains records of electronic messages.
Defense
Republicans want to ax a Pentagon budget office that aims to save taxpayers money
GOP lawmakers say the CAPE office is ignoring their amphibious-warship directive, which DOD says arrived too late to shape the current budget.
Workforce
Federal Employee Unions Endorse Biden for Reelection
Labor leaders described President Biden as “the most labor-friendly president in history.”
Management
Lawmakers Want to Restore Trump’s Vision of ‘Beautifying’ Federal Buildings
Biden rescinded a similar executive order that Trump issued in his final days as president.
News
FEMA’s Buyout Program Reduces Flood Risk. But Does It Deepen Segregation?
A new study shows how federal money for managed retreat may also fuel white flight.
Defense
Space Force Unworried by Predictions of Commercial-Launch Consolidation
There’s “certainly enough capacity,” the service’s No. 2. officer said—though “more is always better.”
Tech
No 'Systemic Risk' to Government Networks From Latest Breach, CISA Says
The nation’s cyber defense agency confirmed it was providing assistance to several federal agencies that have been impacted in an apparent global cyberattack.
Pay & Benefits
Conservatives: End Annual Across-the-Board Pay Raises for Feds and Cut Benefits
The Republican Study Committee’s fiscal 2024 budget proposal would favor targeted “merit-based” pay increases and drastically reduce federal employees’ retirement and health care benefits.
Pay & Benefits
Only You Can Ensure a Comfortable Retirement
Saving and investing over the long haul is key.
Oversight
House Votes to Give Agencies Less Leeway in Interpreting Laws
The bill would kill a nearly 40-year Supreme Court precedent.
Management
Government has a policy over people problem, civic tech leader argues
In a new book, Code for America founder Jennifer Pahlka argues that government implementers need more authority to avoid becoming risk-averse compliance agents.
Management