Oversight
GovExec Daily: How to Communicate During a Pandemic
The Partnership for Public Service’s Samantha Donaldson joins the podcast to explain the clarity agencies need to have while communicating during the coronavirus crisis.
Route Fifty
Counties Say Virus Relief Fund is Shorting Them by Billions
The National Association of Counties is pushing to change federal guidelines for how the money will be distributed to states and larger-sized local governments.
Management
The Pandemic Is a Clarion Call to Remove Barriers to Innovation
The COVID-19 crisis presents an opportunity to put in place solutions that will benefit us all, now and in the future.
Route Fifty
Small Business Owners With Criminal Records Could Be Banned from Coronavirus Aid
Criminal justice advocates say the policy is arbitrary and will hurt economic recovery.
Nextgov
North Korea Has Hackers for Hire, Agencies Warn
State, Treasury, FBI join CISA in an alert noting the unexpected way the nation-state is using its cyber talent.
Management
Voice of America Asserts Independence In Its Coverage of the Coronavirus Outbreak
White House accused VOA of spreading Chinese propaganda last week.
Nextgov
Spike in Federal COVID-19 Spending Flattens as Total Nears $3B
A separate analysis shows some IT modernization efforts booming while others are put on hold during the pandemic.
Pay & Benefits
HR Agency Implements Portions of COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Package That Help Feds
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Nextgov
Pentagon IG Can’t Rule Out White House Influence on JEDI Cloud Contract
A 300-page IG investigation reveals multiple ethics violations and refusal by Defense Department General Counsel to let senior officials comment on communications with the White House.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Lawmakers and Attorneys Push to Protect Inspectors General From Political Retaliation
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Route Fifty
Need Help With Covid-19 Tech? This Nonprofit Connects Volunteers with Governments
The U.S. Digital Response, a new nonprofit, dispatches tech-sector volunteers to assist governments with coronavirus-related projects.
Workforce
Postal Workers Say USPS Isn’t Telling Them When Colleagues Test Positive for COVID-19, Despite Promising To
The CDC says people who have been exposed to COVID-19 should quarantine. Many postal workers say they have no way of knowing if that’s them.
Defense
Did the Coronavirus Escape from a Chinese Lab? Here’s What the Pentagon Says
Gen. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, directly addressed "rumor and speculation" that COVID-19 is a made-in-China weapon of war.
Management
Viewpoint: This Is How It Looks When You’re Not Afraid
Anthony Fauci is the rare senior government official who seems more devoted to truth than to Trump.
Management
GovExec Daily: Remote Learning During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Route Fifty's Kate Queram joins the podcast to examine how school districts, teachers and students are adjusting to distance learning.
Route Fifty
Cities Take Lead on Coronavirus Response At Times, Leading to Friction With States
Debates over state and local authority could come into play going forward as government leaders decide on how to dial back restrictions and restart the economy.
Nextgov
NIH, FDA and VA 3D-Printing Collaboration Turns to Ventilator Parts
So far, about a dozen designs for personal protective gear have gotten the OK for clinical use.
Management
Congress Should Withhold Support for Agency Requests Until Trump Nominates Qualified Leaders, Groups Say
Permanent, qualified officials are necessary to stabilize the administration's 'fumbling response' to coronavirus, organizations say.
Management
Border Wall Construction Continues During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Lawmakers and advocates call on the Trump administration to stop construction to protect public health and save taxpayer dollars.
Pay & Benefits