Management

Civilian Agency Contract Spending Reaches Record High in Fiscal 2020

The novel coronavirus pandemic largely contributed to the increase, Bloomberg Government reported.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Vice Presidential Candidates Debate Pandemic; Thousands Could Have Been Infected from White House Outbreak

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Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: More Top Officials Test Positive or Go Into Quarantine; HHS Whistleblower Resigns

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Management

Trump Orders Agencies to Tackle Coronavirus-Related Mental Health Challenges

A multi-agency working group must develop a plan within 45 days.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: White House Objects to FDA’s Proposed Vaccine Guidelines; EPA Union Members Vote ‘No Confidence’ on Wheeler

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Workforce

Fauci and Other Exceptional Feds to Be Honored at Service to America Awards

Ten government winners among 27 finalists will be recognized at the annual “Oscars of government service.”

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Secret Service and Doctors Condemn Trump’s Hospital Drive-By; White House, Not CDC, Pushed for Pandemic Migrant Policy 

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Management

President Signs Bill to Allow Electric Vehicle Charges on Government Purchase Cards 

The bipartisan bill saves taxpayers money and boosts energy efficiency, senators say. 

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Trump Tests Positive for Coronavirus; More Calls for Investigations Into Political Interference 

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Management

House Passes Bill to Protect Federal Employees Returning to Workplaces

The Senate introduced a companion version on Wednesday. 

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Pandemic IG Seeks Greater Hiring Authority; FOIA Requests Delayed During Pandemic 

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Management

Despite President’s Comments, Transition Efforts Required By Law Are Underway

The Trump administration so far has met all of its requirements to prepare for the transition to a second term or a new president.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Trump and Biden Spar Over Pandemic During Debate; Former FDA Commissioners Condemn Political Interference 

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Management

Hotline is Open to Report Contractors’ Defiance of New EO on Diversity Training

The recent executive order bans certain employee diversity and inclusion training the White House considers divisive. 

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Military Members Outnumber Civilians in ‘Operation Warp Speed,’ Relief Talks Resume

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Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Military Suicides Increase in 2020; Senate Asks for More Transparency on Small Business Loans

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Management

Biden’s Campaign Must Address the Need for ‘Nuts-and-Bolts’ Repairs Across the Federal Bureaucracy, Professor Argues 

An upcoming series will lay the framework for a first-term agenda to fix structural government issues should the Democratic presidential nominee win in November.  

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Calls for an Investigation Into the Pentagon’s Use of CARES Act Funds; Public Service Awards Go Virtual

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Oversight

Former Officials Describe ‘Gross Mismanagement’ by New Global Media Agency CEO

Michael Pack has brought sweeping change to the taxpayer-funded international broadcasting agency.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Morale is Low at CDC; Trump Questions Possible FDA Standards Change

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