Oversight
Third Defense Audit Shows Some Progress, Watchdog Says
Some components are performing better, but overall, the department’s books still don’t add up.
Management
VA Is at a Crossroads As It Kicks Off BRAC-Style Review of Medical Facilities
A commission could soon recommend closures of VA medical facilities, or call for more of them.
Management
New Blacks in Government President Reflects on Her Career During Women’s History Month
She was the first African American female to be appointed to the position of managing associate general counsel at the Government Accountability Office.
Workforce
Biden Asks Feds Across Government to Volunteer to Assist at the Border
Employees would serve four-month stints and work directly with migrant children.
Nextgov
COVID-19 Drove .Gov Search Traffic in 2020 But Not Always About Health
Data on searches performed on .gov websites shows people wanted information on every aspect of the pandemic, as well as continued interest in NASA and immigration.
Oversight
‘Immediate Relief Is Really Critical’: Isabella Guzman on Her New Role as Head of the Small Business Administration
Guzman is leading a department that will shepherd an influx of federal cash to help businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. She says she wants to prioritize women and people of color.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: The NIH Director Talks Pandemic and Workforce Morale
Dr. Francis Collins speaks to GovExec's Courtney Bublé about his agency's role in fighting COVID-19.
Route Fifty
Buttigieg Underscores Urgency of Transportation Infrastructure Investment
Republican lawmakers are skeptical of the scope of the Biden administration’s planned infrastructure package, which the president is expected to provide more details on next week.
Management
Social Security Clears Way for Stimulus Checks After Accusations of Malfeasance
SSA Commissioner Andrew Saul argued that the agency was required to wait to provide payment files for beneficiaries because it received no appropriations to fund its work on stimulus payments in the most recent $1.8 trillion COVID-19 relief law.
Nextgov
Biden Commits to Investing ‘Closer to 2%’ of GDP in Science Research
The president referenced infrastructure, immigration, quantum computing and much more in his first formal press conference.
Pay & Benefits
Countdown to Retirement: What You Need To Be Ready For
A detailed look at the steps you can expect to go through in the process.
Management
Which Federal Agencies Are Giving Their Contractors Access to COVID-19 Vaccines?
Agencies are taking different approaches to inoculating their contract employees, even though—as one trade association executive put it—“The virus doesn’t care whether someone is wearing a blue government badge or green contractor badge.”
Management
Lessons From 30 Years of Government Reform Efforts
There’s much that newcomers to government should learn from the past.
Management
Dr. Rachel Levine Makes Transgender History in Confirmation as Assistant Secretary of HHS
Levine is the first ever Senate-confirmed trans official in U.S. history, but she faced anti-trans sentiments on her road to the historic confirmation.
Defense
What the Navy’s War on Sleep Deprivation Teaches Us about Cultural Change
A campaign to make ship drivers rest has lessons for larger-scale culture shifts.
Workforce
How to Spot ’Emotional Suffering’ During COVID-19 (And What to Do)
A year after the COVID-19 outbreak, many still report emotional distress. An expert describes what to look for and steps to help yourself and others.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: The USPS Strategic Plan and DeJoy's Future
Eric Katz joins the podcast to discuss the embattled Postmaster General and the 10-year plan.
Route Fifty
Lawmakers Urge Internet Companies to Join New Discount Broadband Program
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, slated to start at the end of April, will provide discounts on internet service to struggling households.
Management
Biden Names Acting FLRA General Counsel, Ending Critical Trump Era Vacancy
The agency responsible for administering federal labor law has been without a top lawyer for four years, significantly hamstringing its ability to hear labor-management disputes.
Pay & Benefits