Employee Policy
A watchdog raises more concerns about the strategic national vaccine stockpile
This news comes as part of a roundup of recent updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Biden's Push to Use Federal Spending to Support American Manufacturing Takes Effect
One OMB official says the new Made in America contracting rule is a “key part of the administration’s strategic approach to leveraging federal purchasing power to invest in American industry and all of America’s workers."
Oversight
A Watchdog Dings the Indian Health Service’s Early COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
The agency described the steps it has taken over the months to rectify these issues.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: A Watchdog Raises More Concerns With the Strategic National Stockpile
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
A Federal Appeals Court Found the Consumer Protection Bureau’s Funding Structure is Unconstitutional
The agency, created in response to the 2008 financial crisis, has faced a slew of legal challenges.
Employee Policy
Nationwide injunction on contractor vaccine mandate officially lifted ...
New guidance is expected from OMB before the move goes into effect.
Management
The Nationwide Injunction on Contractors Vaccine Mandate is Lifted, But Agencies Told Not to Enforce It – Yet
More guidance is expected from the Office of Management and Budget.
Management
A New Law Aims to Stop Human Trafficking by Federal Contractors
“This policy change is a small, but important step,” said an expert.
Employee Policy
Watchdog: Global media agency lacks clear and consistent policies to ensure editorial independence
The finding comes as part of a “targeted inspection” of the agency’s editorial independence and journalistic standards.
Oversight
A Watchdog Says the Global Media Agency Lacks Clear and Consistent Policies to Ensure Editorial Independence
The finding comes as part of a “targeted inspection” of the agency’s editorial independence and journalistic standards.
Employee Policy
IG council confirms it is investigating DHS watchdog officials
The council also is pushing back on broader claims that it is “failing” in its mission.
Employee Policy
Biden administration renews public health emergency for COVID-19
The news comes along with a roundup of recent updates and stories on COVID-19 that you may have missed.
Oversight
The IG Council Has Confirmed That It Is Investigating Homeland Security Watchdog Officials
The council also pushed back on broader claims that it is “failing” in its mission.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: The Biden Administration Renews the Public Health Emergency for COVID-19
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
There’s a new Made in America Office director
The office, created by President Biden shortly after taking office, is housed within the Office of Management and Budget.
Management
Federal Agencies Are Working to Implement the Infrastructure Package on Time and on Budget
The Biden administration has hired more than 2,500 employees to date to support the law’s implementation, with more to come.
Management
There’s a New Made in America Office Director
The office, created by President Biden shortly after taking office, is housed within the Office of Management and Budget.
Employee Policy
New law to help small businesses ‘navigate the seemingly never-ending web of bureaucratic red tape’
Within six months, SBA must create a central website with relevant regulations and contacts for employees who can provide assistance.
Management
A New Law Will Make It Easier for Small Businesses to ‘Navigate the Seemingly Never-Ending Web of Bureaucratic Red Tape’
Within six months SBA must create a central website with relevant regulations and contact information for employees who can provide assistance.
Employee Policy