Management

Biden Administration is Still Working on Plan for Border Wall Contracts

A government watchdog is reviewing if the pause in construction violated a budget law.

Management

Deadline is Approaching to Repeal Trump Rules Using ‘Obscure’ Law 

Lawmakers can use the Congressional Review Act to eliminate certain Trump-era regulations.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Transportation and Agriculture Secretaries Discuss Telework; OMB Advises Agencies on Good Stewardship 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

NIH is Documenting COVID-19 as Well as Responding to It 

"It’s weird to be documenting something that you’re living through," said an archivist.

Management

Less Than Half of Federal Bureau of Prisons Staff Have Accepted COVID Vaccines From the Agency

Director encourages employees to get vaccinated, tells lawmakers 49% have been inoculated by the bureau so far. 

Oversight

Lawmakers Unveil and Advance Bills Seeking to Increase Transparency of the Federal Government

The legislation involves the federal budget, regulations, public records requests, advisory committees and more.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: More Feds Are Eligible for Vaccines; Calls to Review FOIA During Pandemic 

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Management

Trump-Era COVID Guidance Wasn’t ‘Primarily’ Written by CDC Staff, Review Finds 

President Biden’s CDC director requested the review as she works to rebuild the agency.

Oversight

President Biden: COVID Relief Needs ‘Fastidious Oversight’

The American Rescue Plan is the latest in the federal government’s historic pandemic spending. 

Oversight

New Bill Would Increase Transparency of Presidential Records

Legislation was introduced to kick off National Sunshine Week.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: OSHA to Prioritize On-Site Inspections; New HUD Secretary Emphasizes Safety for Employees and Contractors

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Workforce

New Attorney General Thanks Employees for Their Public Service, Vows Commitment to ‘Norms’

Merrick Garland addresses the Justice Department’s over 115,000 employees on his first day in office. 

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Relief Checks Coming as Early as This Weekend; A Bipartisan Effort to Extend Small Business Loan Program 

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Oversight

More Than a Dozen IG Vacancies Await Nominees from Biden

The positions are critical to ensure ethical, effective operations at a time when agencies are disbursing billions of dollars in pandemic relief.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: The 1-Year Anniversary of Lockdowns; Former FDA Heads Call on Biden to Announce His Nominee 

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Management

Senate Committees Advance Nominee for No. 2 Spot at OMB

The White House has yet to name a new pick for director after Neera Tanden withdrew last week.

Management

Global Media Agency Works to Restore Trust and Credibility Post-Trump Era

Actions include reinstating top officials, rectifying financial management and reaffirming the “firewall” that protects journalistic independence.

Management

Senate COVID Package Includes Extension of Leave Reimbursement for Contractors

Industry groups applaud the move, led by a bipartisan pair of senators.