Management
Biden Signs Executive Order Requiring Federal Contractors to Pay a $15 Minimum Wage
White House says these employees are “critical” to the federal government’s operations.
Management
Agencies Work to Roll Back Trump Directive Targeting ‘Unaccountable Bureaucrats’
The executive order sought to stop furtive rulemaking through guidance documents.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Smithsonian Announces Reopening; OMB and Oversight Panel Offer Guidelines on Payment Integrity of Relief Funds
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Are Reforms to the Federal Vacancies Act Still Needed Under President Biden?
Experts say “yes.” A House lawmaker plans to reintroduce a bill soon to make improvements.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Senate Passes COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act; CDC Reassigns Senior Career Official
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Bipartisan Lawmakers Launch Caucus to Simplify and Strengthen Federal Construction Procurement
“Our federal contractors need members of Congress to promote sensible reforms,” said the co-chairs.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Vaccines Sent to All State Department Posts Abroad; SBA Makes Progress on Oversight and Fraud Detection for Pandemic Programs
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Oversight
IGs Cite ‘Serious Challenges’ Regarding Political Retaliation and Independence
Lawmakers weigh the need for new laws in the wake of former President Trump’s unprecedented attacks on federal watchdogs.
Oversight
Watchdog Finds the Pompeos Made Over 100 Requests of ‘Personal Nature’ to Staff
The former State Department secretary’s counsel vehemently denied the issues outlined in the inspector general report.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: CDC Advisory Committee to Meet Friday; FEMA Funeral Assistance Ramps Up
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
New State Department Diversity Officer Met with Praise
Amb. Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley will hold the newly created position.
Management
One Month Has Passed Since the Deadline for an Emergency Workplace Safety Standard for COVID-19
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh has taken on a comprehensive review of the process.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Treasury Creates New Office to Oversee Recovery; Despite Challenges, Transition Was Well Executed, Says Nonprofit
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Agencies Heed Recommendation to Pause Use of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
Federal officials stress the blood clots are rare, but need review.
Management
Senate Panel Advances OMB Deputy Director for Management Nomination
Jason Miller is a former Obama administration economic adviser.
Management
Biden Budget Seeks to Use Procurement to Battle the Climate Crisis, Advance Equity and Expand Small Businesses Opportunities
The budget preview furthers campaign goals and early executive orders.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: IGs Suggest Improvements for Testing; Administration to Send More Resources to Michigan
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Biden Proposes Major Spending Boost for Civilian Agencies in Fiscal 2022
The administration is requesting a 16% increase in non-defense discretionary funding to harness the government's power to solve multiple crises.
Management
EPA Administrator Instructs Staff to Prioritize Environmental Justice
The directive furthers several executive orders and memos from President Biden.
Workforce