Nextgov
Critical Update: Federal CIO Explains the Tech Side of President’s Management Agenda
Clare Martorana joined the podcast to talk about improving customer experience and the underlying technology that makes good services better.
Management
Why You Can’t Find Cheap At-Home Covid Tests
You probably won’t be testing everyone at your Thanksgiving table for COVID because the tests are expensive and hard to find. Why? The federal government is partly to blame.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: How to Address Corruption in Government
The Project on Government Oversight's Walter Shaub and Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette join the podcast to discuss how ethics laws can be strengthened.
Employee Policy
IRS: Union backs Build Back Better to ease backlog
The union representing employees at the beleaguered and underfunded IRS see reform possibilities in the bill.
Employee Policy
Fed government still in dark on ransomeware
Information on the majority of ransomware attacks targeting American companies and civilian agencies remains unreported to the Department of Homeland Security, a top cyber official told lawmakers.
Oversight
Lawmakers Call on GAO to Examine FBI Whistleblower Protections
Five years after Congress passed a law reforming the bureau’s whistleblower program, the Justice Department still has not issued regulations to implement those changes.
Nextgov
Report: China May Steal Encrypted Government Data Now to Decrypt with Quantum Computers Later
A new analysis urges CISO’s to take strategic steps ahead of the advent of quantum computing.
Management
Labor Dept Issues Final Rule Requiring Federal Contractors to Pay $15 Minimum Wage
The ruling is expected to impact 327,300 workers.
Nextgov
GAO: Cultivating a Data-Centric Culture Can Help Recruit, Retain a Digitally-Savvy Workforce
A survey chronicles the steps federal agencies need to take to improve their workforce to be equipped for technological modernization.
Workforce
On Deadline Day, 90% of U.S. Government Personnel Are Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Another 5% are seeking exemptions and about 175,000 employees are now facing disciplinary action.
Defense
Senators Have More Than 900 Ideas To Fix America’s Security
The proposed amendments to the NDAA include ideas on Afghanistan, China and extremism in the ranks.
Management
Comparing 17.5 Million Options Shows CDC Got COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Right
A study of 17.5 million strategies shows the CDC made the right recommendations for the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. But there is room for improvement.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: How to Address Improper Payments
Former GAO official Linda Miller joins the podcast to discuss the billions lost through erroneous payments.
Employee Policy
WH releases "vision" for management agenda
The president's management agenda will stress the federal workforce, customer service user experience and equity—as well as a push to build capacity in financial management and improve acquisition.
Employee Policy
COVID: It's Deadline Day for feds
The Nov. 22 deadline for federal employees to either be vaccinated or obtain a valid exemption finally has arrived, and the Biden administration is touting strong compliance across the government.
Workforce
Nine in 10 NASA Employees Are Vaccinated, But More Than 1,100 Are Seeking Exemptions
Unvaccinated employees say they're at their "dream jobs," but feel strongly enough to "upend" their lives.
Management
Why Biden’s Presidential Management Agenda Is a Big Deal
The sharply focused effort places a high priority on employee engagement.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Director Reaffirms that Essential Feds Will Have Annual Leave Restored Due to COVID-19
Federal employees deemed essential to combatting the pandemic will again be able to carry over unused annual leave that exceeds the typical cap in January.
Management
Senate Makes Historic National Park Service Director Confirmation
Charles Sams III is the first confirmed leader in four years and the first-ever Indigenous American to lead the agency.
Management