Workforce
Threats of Violence Against FBI Agents Are ‘Absolutely Unacceptable,’ Says Federal Law Enforcement Group
The threats come after the FBI searched President Trump’s Florida residence on Monday.
Pay
A closer look at locality pay increase likely coming to thousands of feds
This news on the probable pay increase comes as part of a weekly roundup on pay and benefits.
Employee Policy
Cyber threats warrant a government reorganization, former CISA head says
Inaugural CISA director Chris Krebs said the federal government should do more to respond to cybersecurity and data concerns.
Tech
Former CISA Chief Wants a New, Cross-Cutting New Agency to Lead Federal Cyber
Chris Krebs wants to establish a new agency to focus on privacy, data and cyber risks facing the U.S., or to pull the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency from under the Department of Homeland Security.
Employee Policy
Pressure rising against USPS 'reforms,' DeJoy asks stakeholders to fall in line
The Postal Service is facing pushback on its plans to raise rates, shrink the workforce and consolidate mail processing.
Oversight
A Former Watchdog Has Ideas on Dealing With Poorly Performing Inspectors General
The former acting Pentagon inspector general asks, “Who is watching the watchdogs?”
Oversight
The Inflation Reduction Act Promises Thousands of New Oil Leases. Drillers Might not Want Them.
The bigger question about Joe Manchin’s fossil fuel provisions is if they’ll succeed on the senator’s own terms.
Workforce
Survey: COVID Caution Is Plummeting
Despite knowing the risks of COVID-19, breakthrough infections, and long COVID, American adults are less and less likely to take precautions, a survey finds.
Defense
Fixing Army Recruiting: Take Care of the Soldiers and their Families
Rather than read the Army’s recent call-to-arms memo, service leaders should focus on the recent Military Family Support Survey.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: What Happens After The Mar-A-Lago FBI Search?
Federal employment attorney Dan Mayer joins the podcast to discuss records management and what feds need to know.
Nextgov
Cyber Threats Warrant a Government Reorganization, Former CISA Head Says
Inaugural CISA director Chris Krebs said the federal government should do more to respond to cybersecurity and data concerns.
Pay & Benefits
A Closer Look at the Locality Pay Increase That Could Be Coming for Thousands of Feds
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Management
As Pressure Ramps Up Against USPS Reforms, DeJoy Asks Stakeholders to Fall in Line
The Postal Service is facing pushback on its plans to raise rates, shrink the workforce and consolidate mail processing.
Defense
VA Systems are Vulnerable to Cyber Intrusions Due to Lack of Effective Oversight, Report Says
The Department of Veterans Affairs Inspector General's office said the agency is "leaving its systems vulnerable to compromise by impostors who may gain access to protected information."
Management
Biden’s Pick to Lead the Cancer Research Agency Has Been at the Vanguard of Treatment Advances
The president has made ending cancer a main initiative of his administration.
Pay
Federal Salary Council finally makes locality pay recommendations
Feds made 22.47% less on average than their private sector counterparts last year, according to the recently reconstituted Federal Salary Council.
Employee Policy
Podcast: Telling the story of the fall of Kabul
Producer Bradley Hope joins our partner GovExec's podcast to discuss a new podcast about the evacuation and Taliban takeover in 2021.
Employee Policy
Mobile threats prompt operational changes for government staff
In a recent survey, more than 80% of public-sector workers said they have had to re-evaluate workplace practices as attacks on mobile devices grow.
Employee Policy
Employee group renews calls for agencies to protect feds, post-Roe
Among the requests: administrative leave and travel reimbursement—to cover federal workers who must travel across state lines to receive abortion services—as well as to opt out of relocating to states that ban the procedure.
Oversight