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Oversight
Federal Watchdogs Recognized for Their Outstanding Accomplishments
The Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency hosted its 25th annual awards ceremony on Tuesday.
Oversight
The Pandemic Watchdog is Looking for More Time, Money and Authority
The office is floating a draft bill that would keep it open an additional five years, provide more consistent funding and expand the special IG’s jurisdiction.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: White House Says It Hasn’t Given Up on COVID-19 Funding
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Biden’s Nominee Makes His Case to Take the Government’s Top Regulatory Job
Richard Revesz gained the support of former OIRA administrators, but still has some progressive detractors.
Oversight
The Pentagon’s Watchdog Is Taking a Closer Look at Defense’s Records Management and Device Use After Missing Jan. 6 Texts
The acting inspector general shared information about the review in response to a letter from a top senator expressing concerns about handling of messages related to the Capitol insurrection.
Management
Can Federal Employees Volunteer for Political Campaigns and Make Contributions? Election Do's and Don'ts
The second installment in a series about the rules and policies federal employees should know ahead of the midterm elections.
Management
House Republicans Argue That a COVID Standard for the Health Care Industry is Unnecessary
This follows the president's comments that the pandemic is over, but there is still work to be done.
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Management
After Years of Delays We May Soon Learn the Location for the New FBI Headquarters
The law enforcement agency will either be in Greenbelt, Md., Landover, Md., or Springfield, Va.
Workforce
Does the Hatch Act Apply to You? Election Season Do’s and Don’ts
The first installment in a series about the rules and policies federal employees should know ahead of the midterm elections.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: A CDC Team Is Honored for Its Vaccine Distribution Work
There’s a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
The Senate Has Confirmed a VOA Veteran to Lead the Global Media Agency
Lawmakers and union officials have been concerned recently about slashing staff at the Office of Cuba Broadcasting.
Management
The FDA’s Internal Review of the Infant Formula Shortage Found Workforce Problems
Staffing shortages and insufficient training contributed to the crisis, investigators said.
Management
Biden Said the ‘Pandemic is Over,’ Now Republicans Want the Administration to Act
According to the White House press secretary, the president said we must keep fighting the pandemic, but “we can acknowledge the massive amount of progress that we have made.”
Workforce
These Are the Winners for the Annual ‘Oscars of Government Service’
These awards are especially important “during these turbulent times when federal employees have been threatened and demonized,” nonprofit leader says.
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Management
Coronavirus Roundup: New COVID Datasets and Strike Teams Are Targeting Fraud
There’s a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Oversight
Legislation Increasing Whistleblower Protections for Federal Employees Gets House Approval
It is one of several bills House lawmakers took up this week to improve government transparency and accountability.
Management
Lawmakers Take Another Step Toward Avoiding the Chaos of the Last Presidential Transition
A bill would require transition resources to go to both sides if there is a time period when the election results are in doubt.
Management
State Department Releases its Roadmap for Increasing Diversity and Equity
The department also announced last month a new, paid fellowship and internship program aimed at bringing individuals with diverse backgrounds to the department.
Oversight
The House Plans to Take Up Whistleblower Protections Legislation
The bill would fill in gaps from previous whistleblower legislation, according to a coalition of advocacy groups.
Management