Pay
The president’s pay agent approves four new locality Pay Areas
The annual report from the leaders of OMB, OPM and the Labor Department also authorized a number of tweaks to the criteria that govern which regions are eligible to be added to the map of locality pay areas.
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.
Employee Policy
ATF should shore up its policies on hiring family and friends, says watchdog
Recruiting family and friends as special agents isn’t an issue in and of itself, but more can be done for the agency’s policies and training, the Justice Department's inspector general said.
Employee Policy
Women bring skills—and face different challenges—in government
Debbie Walsh, director of the Rutgers University Center for American Women and Politics, joins our partner site podcast to discuss how gender can shape elections and governance.
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.
Employee Policy
FLRA moves to undo a controversial Trump-era union dues policy
The Federal Labor Relations Authority, now under Democratic control, said prior leadership ignored the Civil Service Reform Act’s legislative history.
Employee Policy
What the criminal referral of Trump means: A constitutional law expert explains ...
The House Committee’s criminal referrals show that the proceedings are not just about a historical record. They argue that Trump should be held accountable for four criminal charges.
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
The C Fund at 35: Trust the Long-Term Data When Investing in the TSP
For people invested in the federal government’s 401(k) style retirement plan, guest columnist Lee Radcliffe says long-term data from U.S. market history provides valuable lessons.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: Is the Pandemic Over? This Year in COVID-19
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss how coronavirus shaped 2022.
Oversight
What The Criminal Referral Of Trump Means – A Constitutional Law Expert Explains The Jan. 6 Committee Action
The House Committee’s criminal referrals show that the proceedings are not just about a historical record – they argue that Trump should be held accountable for four criminal charges.
Management
Here Are the Major Takeaways From the $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Spending Bill
See which agencies are getting the biggest funding increases, hiring orders and new policy initiatives in fiscal 2023.
Nextgov