Employee Policy
After Hurricane Ian, union criticizes weather and safety leave limitations …
Hurricane Ian brought death, destruction and chaos to Florida and along other parts of its long path. Federal managers already have adequate authority over leave decisions, a major union says, but they should use it more effectively in weather crises.
Employee Policy
FLRA says HHS erred in implementing partial union contract during Trump administration
The Federal Labor Relations Authority, the agency that oversees labor-management relations in the federal government, in separate matter chided a union for trying to get out of agreement because it conflicted with President Biden’s labor executive order.
Pay & Benefits
It's Time to Prepare for Open Season
It’s in your interest to conduct an annual insurance checkup—especially this year.
Management
Postal Service Honors Women Cryptologists of WWII with New Stamp
The stamp includes a cipher that can be used to crack a secret code.
Management
After Six Years, It’s Time to Confirm a Defense Department Inspector General
IGs perform a critical role in holding powerful officials and government agencies accountable, and the Senate should confirm a Defense IG when it returns from recess.
Employee Policy
Nationwide injunction on contractor vaccine mandate officially lifted ...
New guidance is expected from OMB before the move goes into effect.
Employee Policy
Federal agencies detail priorities in battling fentanyl epidemic
Fentanyl seizures at the border shot up tenfold over the last three years.
Defense
Why The Pentagon’s Crush on Elon Musk is Dangerous For Democracy
Once considered a cross between Thomas Edison and Moses, Musk is revealing himself to be an ill-informed, modern-day tyrant.
Management
EPA Calls Out Environmental Racism in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley
In a “remarkable” letter, the EPA accused Louisiana regulators of neglecting Black residents’ concerns about toxic air pollution and urged the state to move kids out of a school where monitors found extreme levels of a cancer-causing chemical.
Tech
GovExec Daily: Lessons Learned from the Student Loan Forgiveness Site Rollout
Natalie Alms joins the podcast to discuss the Biden administration's new initiative.
Management
The Nationwide Injunction on Contractors Vaccine Mandate is Lifted, But Agencies Told Not to Enforce It – Yet
More guidance is expected from the Office of Management and Budget.
Employee Policy
Paper-based government forms cost federal agencies $37.8B
A report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce underscored the environmental and consumer need for a digital government services modernization.
Management
Federal Agencies Detail Their Priorities in Battling the Fentanyl Epidemic
Fentanyl seizures at the border have increased tenfold over the last three years.
Financial Planning
Student loan forgiveness website launched
More than 8 million people applied on the beta version of the site over the weekend, officials said. President Biden announced the event this week.
Workforce
The FLRA Says HHS Erred in Implementing a Partial Union Contract During the Trump Administration
The agency that oversees labor-management relations in the federal government also chided a union for trying to get out of an agreement it previously reached because it conflicted with President Biden’s labor executive order.
Employee Policy
USPS poised for improved performance in this November's elections, officials say
The Postal Service has ramped up communications with local officials, and will begin "extraordinary measures" to expedite ballot delivery next week.
Management
A New Law Aims to Stop Human Trafficking by Federal Contractors
“This policy change is a small, but important step,” said an expert.
Employee Policy
Tech woes still trouble OPM, watchdog says
While a solution appears to be in play for the agency's budget shortfall, deficiencies in the tech workforce remain a cause for concern.
Management
Mary Davie, Longtime Federal Acquisition Leader, to Exit Government
Davie pioneered acquisition strategies like shared services, category management and others that are now fixtures of the federal buying landscape.
Management