Management
The People Behind the Federal Spending Cut Dilemmas
Before slashing federal jobs, lawmakers should think about the mission voters would like the government to perform.
Workforce
Congress Doesn’t Know How to Count the Number of National Security Professionals and That’s a Problem
Instead of addressing data security or IT policies around protecting classified information, Congress goes after numbers.
Management
Debt Ceiling Furloughs Are Unconstitutional, Union Will Argue Before Court Next Week
The lawsuit seeks to force the Biden administration to take unilateral action to avoid a default.
Workforce
Feds Reported ‘Notable Levels’ of Perceived Banned Personnel Practices in 2021
This “data is only a starting point, not the finishing line,” said the Merit Systems Protection Board.
Tech
White House Releases New AI National Frameworks, Educator Recommendations
The Biden administration unveiled a docket full of more artificial intelligence regulatory efforts to promote responsible development, adoption and usage of increasingly smart systems.
Pay & Benefits
A Labor Economist Predicts Stability in the Fed Pay Trendline, But With a Big Caveat
“There is always a long lag between when higher inflation starts to eat into a fed paycheck and when that paycheck starts to respond to inflation,” one compensation expert says.
Management
A Federal Agency Budget Freeze Seems Likely at a Minimum, as Debt Deal Remains Elusive
The contours of a deal are taking shape even as negotiators say they remain divided with less than 10 days until potential furloughs or missed paychecks for feds.
Pay & Benefits
A New Guide to the Retirement Process Could Help Feds Avoid Pitfalls, Manage Expectations
OPM's new three-page guide to the federal retirement process will be updated on a monthly basis to reflect anticipated wait times for federal retirees to begin receiving their annuity payments.
Management
DHS Releases its First Body Worn Camera Policy
This follows requirements from an executive order President Biden issued last year on police accountability.
Defense
Army Mulls 10-20% Cut to Special Operations Forces
Lawmakers and Army officials have discussed cuts through decade’s end, including to Green Berets, psyops, and enablers.
Oversight
ATF Misclassified Jobs. A Senator Wants the Justice Department to Dig Deeper.
Citing concerns by the whistleblowers who triggered the investigation that found that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives had systematically misclassified administrative jobs as law enforcement-related, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, asked the Justice Department to do a more thorough investigation.
Management
Lawmakers Have Questions About Online Passport Renewal
Members of Congress are hearing it from constituents on long waits to renew passports and want more info about an online option.
Oversight
Biden and McCarthy Strike Positive Tone After Debt Limit Talks, But No Deal Yet
"We don’t have an agreement yet, but I did feel the discussion was productive in areas that we have differences of opinion,” McCarthy said Monday.
Workforce
Forcing Feds Into the Office Is a Mistake. Here's Why.
An arbitrary reduction in telework is likely to drive an exodus of qualified federal workers seeking flexibility to the private sector.
Workforce
Rehiring Federal Retirees 'Makes Sense,' If Agencies Can Get the Go-Ahead
Ron Sanders joins the podcast to discuss bringing back feds to federal service.
Workforce
GOP Lawmakers Demand Telework Stats from Federal Agencies
Congressional Republicans argued that the Biden administration’s recent efforts to scale back the use of telework are insufficient.
Oversight
Top Postal Regulator Calls for Expanded Reach Amid Feud With DeJoy
As USPS management says its regulator is standing in its way, the commission's chairman seeks to grow to keep pace with DeJoy's changes.
Management
Don't Pay Members of Congress if There’s a Default or Shutdown, New Bill Says
This bipartisan bill is a “no brainer,” said one of the co-sponsors.
Workforce