Oversight
GovExec Daily: The ODNI Briefings and Congressional Oversight
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss John Ratcliffe's letter informing Congress that ODNI will no longer provide the in-person briefings on election security.
Route Fifty
Electric Grid Investment on Track to Fall $208 Billion Short Over Next Decade, Civil Engineers Say
The new estimate comes as California, Iowa and Louisiana have all seen significant power outages in recent weeks.
Pay & Benefits
Planned Payroll Tax Deferrals Create Minefield for Feds
If the deferment is made permanent, employees could see a lower payout in retirement; if not, employees could receive a large tax bill next year, union official says.
Route Fifty
Roadkill Dropped During Coronavirus Shutdowns, Study Found
The study, which found a 58% decrease in mountain lions killed by cars, examined crash reports involving large animals and traffic patterns in three states.
Management
Federal Prisons Will Resume Social Visits By October 3
Worries about the Bureau of Prison's ability to keep staff and inmates safe during the pandemic persist.
Nextgov
CISA, International Counterparts Highlight Mistakes Organizations Make After a Cyber Intrusion
A lot of what’s necessary to appropriately respond to a cyber incident should happen way in advance.
Workforce
Trump Administration Misled Congress to Justify Relocating Employees, IG Says
The decision to move the Bureau of Land Management headquarters to Grand Junction, Colorado, was not all about growing costs, as agency officials suggested.
Route Fifty
Protesters Sue Detroit, City Pledges to Countersue
Protesters against police brutality sued the city for the use of excessive force. The city’s top lawyer said he was “pleased to hear” of the lawsuit—because the city plans to countersue.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: White House Advisor Denies Pushing Herd Immunity Strategy; HHS Wants to ‘Inspire Hope’
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
If Trump Refuses to Accept Defeat in November, the Republic Will Survive Intact, as It Has 5 out of 6 Times in the Past
Five of the six contested presidential elections in U.S. history were resolved and the country moved on -- one ended in civil war. What will happen if the upcoming election is contested?
Pay & Benefits
Most TSP Funds Continued Ascent in August
Only one portfolio in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program ended last month in the red.
Management
There’s No Need to Choose Between Taking Action and Building Evidence
Too often, policies that seem like obvious solutions to societal problems fail to help the people they are designed to help. We can do better.
Pay & Benefits
Simple Nudge Gets More People to Start Retirement Nest Egg
Motivating people to save for retirement isn't easy, but when it comes to planning, "the simpler, the better," a new study confirms.
Tech
GovExec Daily: How Do You Avoid Collisions in Space?
Former Administrator of NASA Sean O'Keefe joins the podcast to discuss traffic management in low Earth orbit.
Route Fifty
Cuomo, Union Leaders Call on Congress to Provide New York $59 Billion in Aid
They say the state and its local governments are in an “impossible financial situation” because of the financial fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
Route Fifty
USDA Extends Free School Meal Program for Children
The U.S. Department of Agriculture loosened requirements for children receiving free meals through their schools at the start of the coronavirus pandemic and announced Monday it would keep those flexibilities in place through the end of the year.
Management
USPS Is Fighting to Block the Release of Data on Mail Delays
The Postal Service is fending off pressures before its regulator and federal courts, but it's already suffered one setback.
Oversight
Administration’s Decision to Halt Election Security Briefings Worries Many
Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe said that in an effort to prevent leaks, the intelligence community will no longer provide in-person briefings to Congress about threats, only written updates.
Pay & Benefits
Justice Department Employees Urge Leadership to End Pay Disparities
A group of six associations within the Justice Department said the practice of asking job applicants for their salary history fuels inequitable pay.
Workforce