Workforce
GovExec Daily: How FEVS Scores Changed During the Pandemic
Erich Wagner joins the podcast to discuss how the annual survey shook out during 2020.
Route Fifty
Federal Judge Vacates Nationwide Evictions Moratorium
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did not have the authority to issue the ban last fall, which has shielded renters from eviction during the course of the coronavirus pandemic.
Management
Transportation Department Launches Evaluation of Regulations Based on Biden Priorities
The department is seeking public input in order to align with two early executive orders from the president.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Implements Paid COVID Leave for Feds, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Nextgov
Biden Administration Likely Retaining Trump Doctrine on Cybersecurity in Space
Vice President Kamala Harris is prioritizing cybersecurity as chair of the National Space Council, an official said.
Nextgov
Pentagon Watchdog to Examine How the U.S. Military Handles UFOs
The inspector general launched an evaluation into “actions regarding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena” just before a similar report is due to Congress.
Management
White House Seeks Ideas on How Agencies Can Deliver Services More Equitably
The Biden administration wants to know its blindspots and biases in operating federal programs.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: HHS and HUD Announce Vaccine Partnership; Watchdog Reports EPA CARES Act Mismanagement
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Defense
What's In Biden’s First Budget? And How Late Will It Be?
The White House could submit its defense budget request later than any administration in at least a century.
Nextgov
How the Army Software Factory Preps Soldiers for Future Battlefields
Program lead Maj. Vito Errico said the project is focused on helping the Army figure out how to organize product teams for the future force.
Management
A Commitment to Admire
While the political winds may shift in Washington, the nonpartisan civil servants in every state and territory are part of the bedrock of our democracy.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: The View From a Federal Employee
Fed Upward host Love Rutledge joins the podcast to discuss her civil service career and how feds feel about how the public sees them.
Management
What the Executive Order Requiring Federal Contractors to Pay a $15 Minimum Wage Will Mean
The upcoming rulemaking process should illuminate more.
Management
House Democrats Say Title 5 Protections Would Fix TSA’s Morale, Retention Woes
Advocates say now is the time to grant airport screeners with the same protections enjoyed by the rest of the federal workforce, including their bosses.
Nextgov
OMB Prioritizes Cyber, COVID Tech For New TMF Payback Model
Officials urged agencies to pitch projects that focus on hack cleanup, COVID-19 response or economic recovery by June 2 for maximum repayment flexibility from the Technology Modernization Fund.
Management
Lawmakers Call on Biden to Move Forward on New FBI Headquarters
The years-long plan was upended by the Trump administration.
Workforce
Postal Service to Issue Layoff Notices Later This Month
USPS declined to specify how many positions would be eliminated, but said it aims to offer impacted workers opportunities for reassignment.
Breaking News
Defense
US Air Force, Navy Extend 50% Work-From-Home Indefinitely
New memos suggest office space occupancy may never return to 100 percent.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Funds Continue Strong Performance in April
All of the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program’s portfolios finished last month in the black.
Workforce