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Third-party contractor software exploited in attack on HHS data
An official with the Health and Human Services Department said attackers gained access to data by exploiting a major vulnerability found in the popular MOVEit file transfer service.
The Library of Congress is Looking for the Next Oregon Trail Game
Video game developers can win up to $20,000 as part of a new video game contest from the Library of Congress meant to inspire civics-related games.
House Republicans to Biden: Outsource More Federal Jobs
Lawmakers say the administration is failing to provide data on which government positions can be performed by the private sector.
OPM Watchdog Seeks a Background Search Tool to Help Investigations
The Office of Personnel Management’s Inspector General asked industry to offer insights about a potential online search and retrieval service to help with its investigations.
USPS Should Outsource More Post Offices and Request Subsidies, IG Says
Postal management said only it was "eager to consider" proposals to get the agency out of the red.
Trump’s TVA Firings May Be a Harbinger of Things to Come
At a time of intense economic uncertainty for millions, workforce management decisions can create new challenges.
IRS Privatization Program for Collecting Tax Debts Triples Profits in 2019
The new revenue is helping IRS hire, but critics warn program is targeting nation's most vulnerable taxpayers and lagging behind projections.
The Aging Federal Workforce Needs ‘New Blood,’ Experts Say
There are twice as many workers over age 60 as there are under 30.
Trump Administration Issues Guidelines to 'Revolutionize' Private Sector Role in Veterans Health Care
Critics warn the plan could cause the cost of privatized care to skyrocket.
IRS Private Debt Collectors Make Deals That Don’t Always Pan Out
Customer satisfaction is high for four companies, but payment calculations can be wrong, watchdog finds.
Civilians Are Cheaper Than Contractors for Most Defense Jobs, Internal Report Finds
Contractors are particularly more expensive in the capital and Southeastern regions, according to a report obtained exclusively by Government Executive.
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