Management
The Regulatory Process Needs A Boost in Public Participation, the Biden Administration Says
A virtual engagement session to gather suggestions for fixes will be held on Nov. 17.
Pay & Benefits
Supporters of Better Pay and Benefits for Feds Win Re-election
A roundup of pay and benefits news.
Nextgov
What a Divided Government Could Mean for Tech Policy
Here’s what a split Congress might mean for tech, cybersecurity and governance.
Defense
Defense Department Health Plan Cuts Its Pharmacy Network by Nearly 15,000 Outlets
Many of the pharmacies were small, independent operations that had decided not to participate next year because of the lowered reimbursement being offered. But they were surprised by an early dismissal, and some patients with specialized drug needs could face difficulties in the transition.
Employee Policy
More than a dozen states activated National Guard to secure midterms
Other states can also request help if circumstances warrant, but some leaders say more capacity is needed.
Management
GovExec Daily: What the 2022 Midterm Elections Mean for Feds
Eric Katz and Courtney Bublé join the podcast to discuss some of the election results and their effect on the government workforce.
Management
THE RESULTS (UPDATED): 10 Competitive Midterm Races for Federal Employees to Watch
The 118th Congress will be divided, and several races of key importance to feds were among the tightest in the country.
Oversight
Nothing’s Decided Yet, But We Might Be Headed to a New Era of Divided Government
The Senate is a toss-up and the House is leaning Republican.
Workforce
A Union Has Filed a Complaint Against a Defense Agency Over Failure to Implement Biden's Voting Leave Policy
Officials with the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers said the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ inaction is emblematic of the Defense Department’s propensity to “slow walk” workforce policies that benefit employees.
Employee Policy
What OPM is doing to change Its approach to federal personnel issues
Kiran Ahuja says that OPM is working to implement the National Academy of Public Administration’s recommendations to transform the agency.
Employee Policy
Former CISA head calls for renewed action to combat election lies
Chris Krebs, who was the first to head the organization, expressed concern about the spread of election misinformation—especially as Twitter changes up its user verification process.
Employee Policy
DOJ is cracking down on sexual misconduct at BOP
“Sexual misconduct by staff will not be tolerated, and I look forward to collaborating with our federal partners to eradicate [it],” said the new director of the prisons agency.
Employee Policy
Conspiracy theories, records requests and lies: What running an election looks like now
The predominantly women-led election administration workforce is still dealing with a skeptical public, as they administered early voting and prepared for Election Day.
Management
Will Midterm Election Losers Accept Defeat?
A new survey of academic experts raises concerns about election denial and whether losing candidates will concede.
Tech
Voting Machine Myths Likely to Increase During and After Midterms, Report Finds
Cybersecurity firm Recorded Future identified mis- and disinformation campaigns suggesting that voting machines from three major companies “will be used to falsify the results of the midterms.”
Workforce
GovExec Daily: How to Ace a Virtual Interview
Amanda Augustine joins the podcast to discuss the remote hiring process.
Oversight
More Than a Dozen States Have Activated the National Guard to Secure Midterm Elections
Other states can request help, but some leaders say more capacity is needed.
Employee Policy
Some fed agencies are not fulfilling promise to give time off to vote
Agencies are exploiting loopholes or issuing restrictive policies to defy President Biden's order, confounding staff.
Nextgov
Former CISA Head Calls for Renewed Action to Combat Election Lies
Inaugural CISA director Chris Krebs expressed concern about the spread of election misinformation as Twitter changes up its user verification process.
Employee Policy