Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: CDC Changes Testing Guidelines; IRS Will Send ‘Catch-Up’ Payments
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Employee Policy
FERS vs. FECA: Best retirement option sometimes hard to call
Some injured or disabled feds may be better off not drawing from the Federal Employees Retirement System but instead electing to continue to draw disability pay under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act program, a new Government Accountability Office report says.
Workforce
Family Photos at Work Curb Fraud and Unethical Activity
When employees display photos of their friends and family at work, they're less likely to engage in fraud or unethical behavior, researchers say.
Pay
USCIS calls off furloughs of 13,000 workers
The planned furloughs of more than 13,000 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services employees set for Aug. 30 have been cancelled, the agency announced today.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: The Plasma Treatment Approval and the Coronavirus
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss the latest government coronavirus news.
Route Fifty
In New Jersey, a Proposal for $1,000 ‘Baby Bonds’
Gov. Phil Murphy, who proposed the program on Tuesday, said it would be the first statewide initiative of its kind. But the added spending would come at a time when the state’s budget is strained.
Defense
Trump Announces Intent To Nominate Wolf As DHS Secretary
Eleven days ago, the GAO ruled that Wolf had been named acting secretary illegally.
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.
Employee Policy
Pompeo’s convention speech violates State Department’s Hatch Act guidance, critics say
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s taped address from the Middle East to be played during the Republican convention is raising ire among critics.
Employee Policy
DOD issuing new Uniformed Services ID cards
The Next Generation Uniformed Services Identification cards for military family members, dependents, retirees and other eligible card holders will replace the paper cards in service since 1993.
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.
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