Management
Former Trump Official: The Program to Develop COVID-19 Vaccines Was a Success, But Communication Could've Been Better
Paul Mango was involved in virtually all aspects of Operation Warp Speed, a public-private partnership.
Oversight
The Biden Administration Lays Out its Environmental Reviews and Permitting Goals for the Infrastructure Law
More guidance is expected from the Office of Management and Budget, and the Council on Environmental Quality.
Management
Lawmakers Are Trying Again to Move the Secret Service Back to the Treasury Department
The Secret Service was moved to the Homeland Security Department in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Oversight
Lawmakers Want to Know More About the Trump Hotel Sale
They are questioning the “premium” $375 million price for the lease acquisition.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: The FDA Limits Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Authorization
There’s a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Pay
Incidents at federal prison spark broader concerns about BPS staffing levels
Lawmakers would like to see staffing and pay issues addressed.
Oversight
Incidents at a Federal Prison in Texas Have Sparked Broader Concerns About BOP Staffing Levels
Lawmakers would like to see staffing and pay issues addressed.
Employee Policy
President Biden just gave feds a big ‘Thank You’
The presidential rank awards took place in conjunction with Public Service Recognition Week.
Defense
DHS Manipulated Report on Russian Election Interference During the Trump Administration, Watchdog Says
A 2020 report to state and local governments was delayed and altered, a new IG report finds.
Workforce
President Biden Just Gave Federal Employees a Big ‘Thank You’
He presented the presidential rank awards in conjunction with Public Service Recognition Week.
Workforce
Finalists for the Annual Government ‘Oscars’ Have Been Announced
This comes at the start of Public Service Recognition Week.
Oversight
The White House Wants to Ensure Good Stewardship of Infrastructure Funds
New guidance directs agencies on implementation of the $1 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: A Watchdog Highlights Concerns of Payment Integrity in COVID Funds
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
GSA Wants Feedback on DEIA in Construction and Design Initiatives
This furthers executive orders from President Biden and GSA’s equity action plan.
Oversight
The SEC’s Inspector General Will Retire Next Month
A government watchdog group previously recommended consideration of his removal for misconduct.
Management
The State Dept. Should Recover Taxpayer Dollars ‘Wasted’ on a U.S. Embassy, Lawmaker Says
The construction of a new embassy compound in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan has been delayed for years.
Employee Policy
How the federal government can change data use to advance equity
A working group offers recommendations on the issue in a new report stemming from a Day 1 Biden executive order.
Oversight
A Top Lawmaker Wants a Briefing on COVID-19 Vaccines for Young Kids
Separately, the FDA approved the first COVID-19 treatment for kids under 12 on Monday.
Management
Here’s How the Federal Government Can Change its Strategies for Collecting and Using Data to Advance Equity
Working group offers recommendations in a new report stemming from a Day 1 Biden executive order.
Management