Oversight
GAO: Federal Agencies Lag in Retaining Veteran Employees
Between fiscal 2014 and 2018, nearly 7% of veterans left federal service, compared with only 5% of non-veterans, the watchdog agency found.
Oversight
High-Ranking Democrat Launches Investigation Into USDA Pandemic Food Assistance Program
Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., will review contracting practices and overall management.
Nextgov
Air Force to Craft a Quantum Information Science Strategy—and Wants Help
The service is on the lookout for a contractor with a proven track record in the quantum development space.
Route Fifty
Pennsylvania Governor Suggests Selling Marijuana Through State-Run Stores
Gov. Tom Wolf isn’t the first governor to recently float state-operated marijuana retail. Pennsylvania currently runs hundreds of wine and liquor shops.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Lawmakers Probe ‘Operation Warp Speed’ Contract; FDA Commissioner Clarifies Comments on Convalescent Plasma Treatment
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Workforce
Immigration Services Agency Cancels Furloughs for 13,000 Employees
Agency expects major operational impacts and says furloughs still possible in the future.
Workforce
Voters Aren’t the Only Ones Who Dread Slow Mail – Struggling Small Businesses Are Also at Risk from Postal Service Delays
The Postal Service plays a critical role in the supply chains of small businesses and in keeping rural America connected. There's no reason it can't continue to do so despite its financial woes.
Management
This Rural Town Swelled With Immigrants. But Will Census Count Them?
The 2020 census was supposed to show this rural town what it is now. Then came COVID-19.
Nextgov
Critical Update: Why a Government Vulnerability Disclosure Program Is a Big Deal
The new policy could change the government’s relationship with hackers but some agencies have reservations.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: Managing Dialogues Outside Your Bubble
University of California, Santa Barbara's Dr. Tania Israel joins the podcast to give tips on having meaningful conversations with people who may not agree with you.
Route Fifty
City Creates Food Stamps App as Renewal Process Becomes More Difficult
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is resuming pre-coronavirus application and renewal requirements for food stamps. Washington, D.C. created a mobile public benefits app that officials hope will make it easier for recipients to apply and meet eligibility requirements.
Route Fifty
Second Night of Unrest in Wisconsin City After Police Shooting of Black Man
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | A look at local and state government ties to Idaho militias … Colorado interstate reopens after two-week wildfire closure … Connecticut city to name sewer plant after John Oliver.
Management
DeJoy Struggles With Basic Postal Questions Even as He Defends Reforms That Caused Delays
Postmaster general says in testy hearing he thought his changes would improve service but "oddly enough" the opposite occurred.
Pay & Benefits
Survey: Vast Majority of TSP Participants Are Satisfied With the Retirement Savings Program
Although satisfaction levels are slightly down compared with 2017, officials with the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program said that is likely due to market volatility at the time of the survey.
Route Fifty
Poll: State and Local Governments Get Way Better Marks than Feds for Handling Virus
The survey shows Americans’ approval of the state and local pandemic response fell this month, but it’s still nowhere near the dismal reviews the Trump administration or Congress gets.
Nextgov
IG Finds Legacy System to Blame for Delayed DHS Data Reporting
The system the Federal Emergency Management Agency uses to track a flood insurance program lacks automation, slowing DATA Act-required reporting down.
Nextgov
IRS Doesn’t Know How Many Legacy Systems It Has or How Much They Cost, IG Says
The tax agency needs to start with a single definition of what constitutes a “legacy system.”
Management
Bipartisan Bill Would Standardize Public Health Data and Bolster Sharing
The legislation would also establish a cross-agency working group for ongoing recommendations.
Management
Empowering Employees is Essential to Improving Performance
Empowered employees take goal achievement very seriously. When problems arise, they know they are expected to act.
Workforce