Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: A Dire New Assessment, More Calls to Close National Parks

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

Management

Industry Groups Welcome Stimulus Provisions for Federal Contractors

Agencies may reimburse contractors for paid or sick leave if they can’t telework.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: First Military Service Member Dies, IRS Issues Information on Stimulus Checks

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

Oversight

Trump Objects to Pandemic Spending Oversight, But Congress and IGs Still Have Authority

“Signing statements by themselves do not really do anything,” said one expert.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Government Prepares to Send Stimulus Checks, IRS Begins Mandatory Telework for Nearly All Employees

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Workforce

Trump Administration Launches Coronavirus Surge Response Program

Federal employees can apply for temporary assignments to help with the pandemic response. 

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Government to Issue New Guidance Based on Regional Risks

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Management

Questions Linger Over How the IRS Will Distribute Stimulus Checks

Former officials said the agency will face a challenge in getting the money to the right place quickly.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Agencies Struggle to Meet Escalating Needs

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Management

Lawmakers, Union Urge Halt to All Prison Inmate Transfers

The Federal Bureau of Prisons’ preventative measures are not enough to prevent coronavirus spread, critics say.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Survey Finds the Public Trusts CDC More Than President Trump

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Oversight

Justice Department Launches Task Force to Combat Coronavirus Fraud

Other agencies have implemented similar initiatives as well. 

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: FEMA Launches a ‘Rumor Control’ Website, Defense Prepares for Telework ‘As Long As Necessary’

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Management

Election Agency Works to Accommodate Coronavirus During 2020 Campaign Season

“Even before the coronavirus pandemic, the lack of a quorum at the FEC was keeping it from taking swift action on any complaints,” said one expert.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: OMB Releases New Workforce Guidance, Agencies Report More COVID-19 Cases

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Management

White House Releases Coronavirus Guidance for Federal Contractors 

Directive comes as the Defense Department announced a contractor died over the weekend.

Oversight

Government Transparency Is More Critical Now Than Ever, Experts Say

“If there was ever a time for citizen oversight and media oversight and, obviously, insider oversight ... it’s now,” says one former USAID official.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Many Feds are in “Critical Infrastructure Workforce”

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Management

Lead Contractors Association Calls for Leave-Sharing Policy and Telework Guidance

Professional Services Council asks OMB and IRS to provide more direction during coronavirus outbreak. 

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: FEMA Now Leads the Federal Response

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