Management
The U.S. Postal Service Is Set to Raise Prices, Again
The Postal Services cites inflation for the change, though the increases were long anticipated.
Management
A New Law Will Make It Easier for Small Businesses to ‘Navigate the Seemingly Never-Ending Web of Bureaucratic Red Tape’
Within six months SBA must create a central website with relevant regulations and contact information for employees who can provide assistance.
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Defense
Woke-ism Not to Blame for Army Shortfalls, Says Top Recruiting General
“That is not what I’m seeing,” says commanding general of U.S. Army Recruiting Command, as right-wing pundits target the military over anti-racism, anti-extremism, gender, and climate change policies.
Tech
The Labor Department and USPS Team Up on ID Proofing
A pilot project set to launch in 2023 will see the Labor Department and the Postal Service teaming up to help unemployment insurance applicants verify identities on behalf of participating states.
Employee Policy
Union says the NPS violated law, by allowing HR official to pursue decertification after her promotion
Federal labor law requires agencies to remain neutral on the question of whether employees want to be represented by a labor union.
Oversight
Migrant Children at Fort Bliss Shelter Faced Distress, Long Release Waits
Inspector General report shows operational challenges within the Office of Refugee Resettlement and its contractor-run shelter in 2021
Oversight
GovExec Daily: Space Force Policy in Congress
Defense One's Jacqueline Feldscher speaks to Rep. Doug Lamborn about space policy.
Management
The World Spends Billions to ‘Protect’ Indigenous Land. Only 17% Goes to Indigenous Peoples.
To access that money, Indigenous communities are creating their own funding solutions.
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Employee Policy
The presidential innovation fellows program has turned 10
Presidential Innovations Fellow Director Rebeca Lamadrid discusses the “stay flexible” mentality of the program—and where it may be going over the next 10 years.
Employee Policy
Current and former IRS employees face COVID fraud charges
The news comes as part of a roundup of the past week's updates and stories you may have missed.
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Nextgov
The Presidential Innovation Fellows Program Turned 10, What’s Next?
Presidential Innovations Fellow Director Rebeca Lamadrid discussed the “stay flexible” mentality of the program and where it is heading for its next 10 years.
Workforce
A Union Says the National Park Service Violated the Law by Allowing an HR Official to Pursue Decertification After Her Promotion
Federal labor law requires agencies to remain neutral on the question of whether employees want to be represented by a labor union.
Employee Policy
DOJ and NARA: Officials say Trump must locate and return more docs
New reports highlight continuing pressure by the Department of Justice on the former president to return additional records to NARA.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Has Authorized Another Round of Paid Leave For Feds to Get COVID-19 Boosters
As part of the Biden administration’s efforts to encourage Americans to receive the latest COVID-19 booster, federal workers will get up to four hours of paid leave for the shot.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Current and Former IRS Employees Face COVID Fraud Charges
There’s a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Defense
The Army's Climate Plan Relies on Technology That Doesn’t Exist Yet
The most “complex” aspect of the implementation plan is “building a force to operate in the future that still has to operate in the present,” officials said.
Employee Policy
Can federal employees take part in political campaign activities? Election do’s and don’ts
This is the third installment in a series on the rules and policies federal employees should know ahead of the midterm elections.
Benefits
Lawmakers call for permanent leadership at Social Security
Nearly two years into his tenure, President Biden has yet to name his choice to lead SSA, despite low morale, mounting attrition and lack of progress in labor-management relations.
Management