Workforce
Homeland Security Moves Forward With 13,000 Furloughs Despite Its Improving Financial Situation
Lawmakers say the furloughs, set to begin in August, are now unnecessary.
Management
USPS Tests More Mail Delivery Changes as Lawmakers Push Back
Critics of reforms under the new postmaster general say he is no longer treating the agency as a public service.
Management
Trump Administration Redacts Meeting Minutes on the Presidential Transition
“If there’s anything that needs to be redacted that’s a sign that there’s something that shouldn’t be going on,” said New York University’s Paul Light.
Management
Federal Employee Unions Endorse Biden for President
The news comes as no surprise following the Trump administration’s concerted efforts to diminish the role of labor groups at federal agencies and cut benefits and protections for frontline federal workers.
Management
History Does Repeat Itself: Lessons from the Polio Vaccine
Creating a safe vaccine is one thing; distributing it fairly and effectively is an altogether different challenge.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Defense Has Warmed to Telework; HHS Launches New Data Site
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Nextgov
IRS Launches New Enterprise Digitalization Office
The co-led office merges and elevates existing projects focused on digitizing processes and getting away from paper-based case management.
Defense
Foreign Disinformation Campaign Is Targeting Congress, Top Dems Say
Four House lawmakers are demanding an all-member briefing from the FBI.
Management
DHS’ Portland Stunt Could Undermine the Agency For Years, Former Officials Warn
"This is well outside the bounds of what the intent is of the federal protective services' mission," one says.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: Navigating the Hatch Act During the Current Era
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to examine how feds can navigate the current era and when they support issues-based causes.
Management
Senate Confirms Acting OMB Chief to Be Permanent Director
Russell Vought has said he will "be as responsive as we possibly can" to Congress and prioritize requests from overseers related to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Route Fifty
As Bans Expire, Eviction Filings Rise
New research sheds light on the trend. Experts have warned that renters are headed towards an “eviction cliff” as the coronavirus crisis wears on and safety net measures end.
Nextgov
Preliminary FITARA Scores Look Good, Lawmaker Says
FITARA scores are not finalized but Rep. Gerry Connolly says no agency will receive a D or an F on upcoming scorecard.
Nextgov
Agencies Could Use Improvement in Contracting Forecast Data
According to an industry group study, most federal agencies aren’t sharing details about their upcoming acquisitions needs as well as they could.
Route Fifty
Cities Rethink How to Cope with Extreme Heat During Covid-19 Outbreaks
Cities are enforcing capacity restrictions at cooling centers and offering free air conditioners as a way to beat the heat.
Management
Trump Nominates Conspiracy Theorist to Lead OPM
John Gibbs, who currently serves at the Housing and Urban Development Department, in 2016 falsely accused Clinton campaign officials of secretly taking part in satanic rituals.
Nextgov
Air Force Wants a Wearable Performance Tracker to Prevent Neck and Back Pain
The service aims to reduce delays due to injury and disability costs.
Route Fifty
Local Pushback Over Federal Officers in Portland Grows As Trump Threatens Feds Could Deploy to Other Cities
Federal agents reportedly are expected to be sent to Chicago this week, despite objections from local leaders.
Oversight
Trump Administration Doubles Down on Federal Law Enforcement Domestic Deployments Amid Growing Backlash
DHS, DOJ once again facing pushback after sending federal officers to racial justice protests.
Management