Management

Justice Department Issues Federal Execution Moratorium 

The attorney general ordered three reviews of Trump-era policies.

Management

Coronavirus Roundup: Concerns About Delta Variant and Military and VA Vaccinations 

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

Management

Biden Signs Three Resolutions Undoing ‘Midnight’ Trump Regulations

The regulations are from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Treasury Department and Environmental Protection Agency. 

Oversight

IG Vacancies Persist Under Biden Administration, Despite One Recent Confirmation

The president has four other nominees waiting, as observers continue to stress the need to have permanent leaders to oversee the distribution of billions of dollars in COVID-19 relief. 

Oversight

Embattled Housing Finance Agency IG Steps Down

An IG oversight body found Laura Wertheimer “engaged in conduct that undermines the integrity reasonably expected of an IG.”

Management

Federal Agencies Respond to Partial Condo Collapse in Florida

President Biden would support a federal probe, if one is warranted. 

Management

NASA Ranks as the Best Place to Work in Government for Ninth Year

The federal government still has “a lot of work to do to improve its competitiveness with the private sector as an employer of choice,” head of the nonprofit that released the rankings says. 

Management

After Nearly 60 Years, National Intelligence University Moves to ODNI

“We're one stop on that journey for developing that future officer, that future leader,” said the university president. 

Management

Biden Is Moving ‘Full Speed’ on Management Priorities Despite Key Vacancies

While several top management positions still await confirmed nominees, it hasn’t slowed the administration’s agenda, a senior White House official says.

Management

FBI Director Makes the Case for Increased Staffing

He touts the bureau’s low attrition rate and high number of applicants. 

Management

Global Media Agency Seeks Feedback on Next Strategic Plan

The upcoming plan will span fiscal years 2022 to 2026. 

Oversight

Many More Secret Service Employees Tested Positive for COVID-19 Than Previously Known

A report from a nonprofit group shows nearly 900 cases in the first year of the pandemic.

Oversight

Watchdog: Army Corps of Engineers Should Reevaluate Border Contracting Strategies 

The agency said while President Trump’s border emergency was “largely undefined,” it’s considering changes for emergency responses. 

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: OSHA COVID-19 Standard Takes Effect; Biden Seeks Permanent HHS Inspector General

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

Oversight

Republicans Call for Hearing on Possible IRS Leak of Personal Taxpayer Information

Federal agencies took immediate action to investigate how a news organization got ahold of the sensitive information.