Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Contractor Group Praises New Stimulus Proposal; VA Releases Mental Health App

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

Oversight

GOP-Led Committee Advances Nomination of Special Pandemic Recovery IG

Meanwhile, Democrats unleash a slew of proposals related to strengthening IGs and protecting their independence.  

Management

Advancing Science During a Public Health Crisis: An Interview with NSF’s Top HR Officer

“This pandemic has shown everyone that the nature of work is not where you work, but really what you do,” the National Science Foundation’s Wonzie Gardner says.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: National Parks Begin to Reopen; Interior IG to Review Native American Fund Distribution

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Management

Federal Prisons System Opens Hospital at New Coronavirus Hotspot 

The hospital will treat inmates at a correctional complex in Santa Barbara County, Calif. 

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Top Federal Officials Self-Quarantine; Updates on SBA, HHS, EPA and Defense Inspector General Probes

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Management

Good Government Groups Are Skeptical of Republican FEC Nominee

A Senate committee voted along party lines to advance the nomination of Trey Trainor to the agency that enforces campaign finance laws.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Doctors Criticize Government’s Drug Distribution; First ICE Detainee Dies of COVID-19

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Oversight

Trump’s Nominee for Pandemic Recovery IG Draws Mixed Reviews Following Confirmation Hearing

Brian Miller is currently special assistant and senior associate counsel in the Office of White House Counsel.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Union Outlines Demands for Returning to Work; Coronavirus Could Disqualify New Military Recruits

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Management

Trump Administration Faces Departures of Key Health and Emergency Response Officials During Pandemic 

The administration says it remains confident in its ability to handle the coronavirus outbreak, however. 

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: President Says Task Force Will Continue; Army Prepares for Training During Pandemic

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Management

Coronavirus Roundup: A Case That Telework Has Made Some Feds More Productive During the Pandemic

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Oversight

Trump Intends to Nominate an Assistant U.S. Attorney to be HHS Inspector General 

The acting HHS watchdog recently came under fire for a report on medical equipment shortages during the pandemic. 

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: FEMA Prepares for Hurricane Season During a Pandemic; Whistleblower Cases Spike

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Management

Sammie Finalists Highlight Outstanding Accomplishments of Federal Employees

Dr. Anthony Fauci is one of 27 career civil servants recognized in the Partnership for Public Service’s prestigious annual awards program.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: IRS Issues Stimulus Payment Deadline Reminder, Watchdog Has Advice for HHS and IRS

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Management

NASA’s Jane Datta On the People Part of the Space Mission

In a time of pandemic, serving as the space agency’s chief human capital officer presents unprecedented challenges.

Management

Legislation Would Designate a Civilian Official to Oversee Acquisition of Medical Supplies, Bolster Transparency

Process of getting equipment to front-line workers during the coronavirus pandemic has been “absolute chaos” so far, bill sponsor says. 

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Democrats Ask IG for Health Disparities Review; NIH Launches ‘Shark-Tank style’ Testing Competition

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