Pay & Benefits
Federal Employees to Get a Full Day Off on Christmas Eve
President Trump issues an executive order that breaks with recent precedent by granting vacation for all of Dec. 24, rather than a half-day.
Management
Transition Roundup: IG Panel Publishes Transition Guide; Trump Orders ‘Rebrand’ of Foreign Aid During Lame Duck Period
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Election Commission Regains Quorum and Resumes Full Duties, Facing a Massive Backlog of Work
There are 446 matters before the agency and 275 staff reports awaiting decisions from the commissioners.
Management
Transition Roundup: Hearing Examines Transition Improvements; Biden Announces More Personnel Picks
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Global Media Agency Head Replaces Acting Voice of America Director
This is the latest in a series of controversial moves by Michael Pack during his six months in office.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Biden Outlines COVID Plan for First 100 Days; Trump Directs Agencies to Prioritize Giving Americans Vaccines
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Oversight
White House Trade Adviser Violated Hatch Act Multiple Times, Watchdog Finds
The Office of Special Counsel recommended disciplinary action, but the Trump administration has been weak on enforcing the law prohibiting political activity in the federal workplace.
Management
Transition Roundup: Concerns Over Biden’s Pick for Defense Secretary; Calls for Disability Representation in Biden Administration
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Trump Administration Finalizes Rule to Protect Religion-Based Federal Contractors
It has “a grotesquely overbroad exemption” that could allow for discrimination, said one critic.
Management
Transition Roundup: Biden Announces Health Team; Transition Challenges at the Pentagon
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Biden Will Issue Mask Mandate for Federal Buildings
The president-elect will also encourage universal mask wearing for his first 100 days.
Management
Transition Roundup: Biden Asks Fauci to Stay; USAID Watchdog Probes Possible Records Violation
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Oversight
OSC Finds ‘Substantial Likelihood’ of Wrongdoing at Global Media Agency
The ongoing investigation centers on CEO Michael Pack’s six-month tenure.
Management
Transition Roundup: Biden Focuses on Non-Senate Confirmed Positions; Fauci to Meet with Biden Team
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Oversight
Watchdog: OMB Should Issue Guidance About Improper Payments With COVID Relief Funds
The full extent of the issue is not fully known yet, but there could be a “substantial” sum in mistaken payments, said the Government Accountability Office.
Management
Transition Roundup: Biden Urges Prompt Hearings for His Nominees; Ethics Office Updates Transition Resources
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
New HHS Policy Requires All Information to Be Released for Upcoming Rules
Experts criticize and question its purpose as the Trump administration winds down.
Management
Transition Roundup: Advice for Biden Administration Job-Seekers; GAO Launches Transition Resources
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Oversight
Watchdog Finds EPA Reopening Plans Largely Follow CDC, But Were Inconsistent
The reopening process, a source of tension between the agency and its union, is a “significant challenge” for EPA, said the report.
Management