Workforce
Year of the Living Dead: How Schedule F Continued to Threaten to Upend the Civil Service in 2022
The Trump administration’s abortive effort to strip thousands of federal workers of their civil service protections continues to cast its shadow on government.
Management
The Year in Review: The Federal Government’s Response to the Pandemic
A look back at some of the biggest stories of the year, and a look ahead for 2023.
Pay & Benefits
Biden Has Issued an Executive Order Finalizing an Average 4.6% Pay Raise for Feds
The move locks in the largest pay increase for federal employees in two decades, although in a year with record inflation, it still fell short of some employee groups’ hopes.
Management
House Approves Omnibus Spending Bill, Funding Agencies Through September
After significant delay and compromise, Congress has finally set spending levels across government for fiscal 2023.
Tech
Watchdog: Most Agencies Behind on Personal Data Disclosure Guidance
The Government Accountability Office found that only one out of 17 agencies implemented guidance from the Office of Management and Budget.
Pay & Benefits
Tammy’s Top 12 Tips of 2022
Our Retirement Planning columnist’s best pieces of advice over the course of the year.
Management
Senate Reaches Breakthrough and Passes $1.7T Omnibus Funding Bill
Measure now heads to the House ahead of Friday's shutdown deadline.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: The Spending Deal Saga Nears Its Conclusion
Eric Katz joins the podcast to discuss the omnibus negotiations.
Management
National Cyber Director Chris Inglis Reportedly Set to Retire in the Coming Months
The first national cyber director has been shepherding the White House’s national cyber strategy with the help of industry professionals and cybersecurity experts.
Oversight
Rep. Raskin Will Be the Top Democrat on the Oversight Committee
He will now serve as a counterweight to incoming chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., who has big plans to conduct oversight of the Biden administration.
Defense
Zelensky to America: Our Fight Is Your Fight
“Your money is not charity," the Ukrainian president said, but "an investment in the global security and democracy that we handle in the most responsible way.”
Management
The Return of the American Bison Is an Environmental Boon — and a Logistical Mess
American bison are back on the rise. The problem is, they don't respect fences.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: 2022 In Review
Tom Shoop joins the podcast to discuss the biggest stories of the year.
Management
Funding Bill Hits a Snag in the Senate as Holiday Shutdown Looms
Senators cannot agree on which amendments to vote on as part of the fiscal 2023 omnibus.
Management
We Finally Have a Confirmed Head of the White House Regulatory Office
The Senate approved Richard Revesz’s nomination by voice vote on Wednesday.
Tech
Omnibus Funding Bill Includes $50M for the Technology Modernization Fund, $90M for the Citizen Services Fund
Funding levels for the tech modernization vehicles fell short of Biden administration requests.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: Omnibus Updates and Post-Pandemic Challenges for DOJ
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s this week's list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Tech
Omnibus Spending Bill Includes a Ban of TikTok on Government Devices
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., told FCW on Monday that Congress might have more work to do regarding national security implications of the popular video-sharing app TikTok in the next session of Congress.
Management
Holiday Activity Likely Caused a Spike in COVID-19 Infections
Travel and gatherings during Thanksgiving, plus the possible lack of at-home tests, may be responsible for a large increase in COVID-19 infections, according to a public-health researcher.
Pay & Benefits