Management
Here’s What the Contracting Community Thinks of the New Proposed Rule on Climate Reporting
The proposed rule is part of the Biden administration’s larger environmental agenda, but it comes with costs for contractors.
Employee Policy
Midterm election results, so far, and how outcomes could affect the executive branch
The Democrats will maintain control of the Senate, meaning easier confirmations for political appointees and less combative investigations.
Management
The Latest on the Midterm Election Results and What They Could Mean for the Executive Branch
The Democrats will maintain control of the Senate, meaning easier confirmations for political appointees and less combative investigations.
Employee Policy
Biden: The pandemic 'no longer controls our lives’
The news comes as one of a number of updates and stories you may have missed over the past week.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: Biden Says the Pandemic ‘No Longer Controls Our Lives’
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 Regulatory Process Needs A Boost in Public Participation, the Biden Administration Says
A virtual engagement session to gather suggestions for fixes will be held on Nov. 17.
Oversight
Nothing’s Decided Yet, But We Might Be Headed to a New Era of Divided Government
The Senate is a toss-up and the House is leaning Republican.
Employee Policy
DOJ is cracking down on sexual misconduct at BOP
“Sexual misconduct by staff will not be tolerated, and I look forward to collaborating with our federal partners to eradicate [it],” said the new director of the prisons agency.
Management
The Justice Department Is Cracking Down on Sexual Misconduct by Prisons Employees
“Sexual misconduct by staff will not be tolerated, and I look forward to collaborating with our federal partners to eradicate [it],” said the new director of the prisons agency.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: Future Emergency Response Teams Can Learn From Early CDC Mishaps, Says Watchdog
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Employee Policy
GAO: DOJ should keep better track of oversight correspondence
The watchdog was unable to review additional areas due to incomplete information.
Oversight
Congressional Oversight Involves Many Letters. DoJ Should Keep Better Track of Them, a Watchdog Says.
There were also areas the watchdog could not review due to incomplete information.
Oversight
What Would a GOP Takeover of the House Mean for the Oversight Committee?
The chair-in-waiting for the once “sleepy” committee would like to investigate COVID-19’s origins, the Biden administration’s border policies and the president’s family members.
Employee Policy
DHS accuses its watchdog of being ‘inaccurate, contextually incomplete and confusing’
This was in response to DHS IG's annual report on management and performance challenges at the department.
Management
We’re Not ‘Shawshank Redemption’: New Federal Prisons Director Tackles the Bureau’s Reputation
Staffing and employee accountability are also priorities for Colette Peters.
Oversight
DHS Accuses Its Watchdog of Being ‘Inaccurate, Contextually Incomplete and Confusing’
This was in response to the inspector general’s annual report on management and performance challenges at the department.
Employee Policy
It’s OK for the Acting Pentagon Watchdog to Remain in Place, A New Legal Opinion Says
The Office of Legal Counsel opinion differs from what the GAO found over the summer.
Management
It’s OK for the Acting Pentagon Watchdog to Remain in Place, A New Legal Opinion Says
The Office of Legal Counsel opinion differs from what the Government Accountability Office found over the summer.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: HHS Awards $21 Million to Get Ready for New and Emerging Pathogens
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Oversight