Tech
How the Tech Modernization Fund Is Managing its Commitment to Customer Experience Projects
Having technologists on the team assessing potential projects and active TMF investments has been a key change over the past year, program leaders told FCW.
Management
Hiring, Body Cams, EVs for Feds and Other Takeaways From House Democrats’ 2023 Spending Priorities
Democrats differed from the president in some key respects in their initial fiscal 2023 funding bills.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Can’t Sue Over TSP Gains Lost During Shutdowns, An Appeals Court Finds
A group of FBI employees had argued they were entitled to damages, because delayed TSP contributions meant they missed out on gains from a rising stock market.
Management
$100M of Technology Modernization Fund Spending Is Tagged for Customer Experience Projects
The money, coming from the $1 billion investment in TMF made by the American Rescue Plan Act, will help implement the executive order on customer experience.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: The FDA Authorizes Vaccines for Little Kids; Senator Blasts Administration Over Handling of COVID Funds
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
A Senate Panel Approves a $45B Boost to the Defense Department's 2023 Topline Funding
The House draft followed Biden’s budget, but lawmakers are expected to debate the funding number next week.
Workforce
Juneteenth Celebrates Just One of the U.S.’ 20 Emancipation Days. The History of How Emancipated People Were Kept Unfree Needs to Be Remembered, Too
Known as Juneteenth in Texas, Emancipation Days symbolized America’s attempt to free the enslaved across the nation. But those days were unable to prevent new forms of economic slavery.
Management
Small Business Leaders Urge Congress to Address Category Management Woes
As the rate of small businesses providing goods and services to the federal government plummets, experts are demanding lawmakers reassess an increasingly popular procurement method meant to reduce burdens and cost.
Management
DHS is Making ‘Significant Reforms’ to the Employee Discipline Process
This comes after an outside oversight group alleged wrongdoing in the inspector general office, which the IG contests.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Woes Continue Two Weeks After Tech Transition
Participants reported delayed account disbursements a full two weeks after the transition to a new recordkeeper was complete.
Workforce
Lawmakers Look to Strip a Maligned Whistleblower Protection Office of Key Powers
Leaders insist the office is turning a corner, but lawmakers and advocates say its structure is fundamentally flawed and in need of reform.
Management
Here’s How the Federal Government is Responding to the Baby Formula Shortage
The Michigan facility at the center of the crisis had to temporarily cease production again, but the FDA commissioner reassured consumers that “we’ll have more than enough product to meet current demand.”
Pay & Benefits
‘It’s Time For Me To Go Fishing’
The first steps to take after you’ve decided to retire.
Defense
Former Pentagon Cyber Official Loses Her Bid for Congress Despite Donald Trump’s Backing
Katie Arrington, who led a Defense Department push to bring 300,000 contractors into compliance with cyber hygiene policies, lost her race to oust a Republican incumbent in a South Carolina congressional primary.
Oversight
Pandemic Response Watchdogs Urge Agencies to Focus on ID Theft
Federal agencies need to contend with outdated tech, identity proofing and data issues while also helping identity fraud victims, inspectors general told a House panel on Tuesday.
Workforce
Long COVID Is More Likely for 9/11 Responders with Chronic Disease
Many 9/11 first responders have chronic conditions from Ground Zero exposure. Now, researchers say they're more likely to get long COVID, too.
Management
Analysis: 3 Ways Governments Can Regain Citizens’ Trust
Transparency, efficiency and accountability are the key ingredients to rebuilding confidence.
Management
GovExec Daily: Fixing Culture Clashes in the Office
Dr. Lee Frederiksen joins the podcast to discuss a new report about workplace culture.
Oversight