Management
Survey: Americans Have Low Trust in the Federal Government, But Believe It Has Potential To Help With Health Care and Technology
“Most believe the government’s role in improving lives will stay the same or increase over the next 10 years,” the results found.
Management
Contracting Community Braces for Possible Government Shutdown
Government funding runs out on September 30 if Congress fails to act.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: VA Offers Booster Shots; Biden Receives His Booster
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Oversight
Watchdog Considers Review of Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Process for Feds
House Democrats sent a request to the Government Accountability Office last week.
Management
Federal Contractors Must Show Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination by December 8
Companies doing business with the federal government must name a person to coordinate implementation and compliance with the vaccine mandate for covered employees.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: White House Works to Mitigate a Potential Shutdown’s Effect on Pandemic Response; 92% of Troops Vaccinated
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Workforce
Will Federal Employee Unions Challenge Biden’s Vaccine Mandate in Court?
Several major labor groups said they won’t, but some are leaving open the possibility.
Management
Marshals Service Detention Facility to Remain Temporarily Open After Union Pressure
Union is working for a permanent extension to save 300 jobs.
Oversight
Watchdog Still Reviewing Trump Administration's Handling of Some Ukraine Funds
GAO found that the Trump team broke the law by withholding $214 million in Defense funds for policy reasons, but is still looking at another $168 million in State Department funds.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: HHS Watchdog Nominee Testifies; Union Calls For Vaccine Mandate at All Points of Entry
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Labor Department Seeks Advice on Increasing Equity in Contracting, Other Programs
The effort furthers an early executive order from President Biden.
Management
Training the Watchdogs: ‘Our Job Doesn't End When You Leave The Door’
Government Executive spoke with Douglas Holt, executive director of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency’s training institute.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Booster Shot News; Reality TV Star Sentenced for Paycheck Protection Program Fraud
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Federal Agencies Brace for Saturday Rally Supporting Jan. 6 Capitol Rioters
“Federal law enforcement agencies and the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department are in a heightened state of alert,” said a White House spokesperson.
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Management
Biden Administration Details Who Is Covered By the Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate, Exemptions and Discipline
Update released Thursday notes that the requirement holds for all federal employees regardless of whether they are working in the office.
Workforce
An ‘Urgent Request’ for Feds to Help with the Afghan Resettlement Process
The Mosaic Muslim Federal Employee Association is looking for native or fluent Dari and Pashto speakers.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: NIH Invests in Long-COVID Research; Vaccine Updates
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Republican Senators Look to Make CDC Director a Senate-Confirmed Position
The job has been subject to much attention and scrutiny over the past almost two years due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Management
Questions Linger on Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors
More guidance is expected to be released on September 24.
Workforce