Management
Border Patrol Reports 2.4 Million Migrant Arrests at Southwest Border This Year, the Most Ever
The historic pace of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border has fueled Republicans’ focus on the crisis, but despite the efforts of Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star, the number of encounters in Texas has increased.
Management
GovExec Daily: The Present and Future of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Aaron Boyd talks to Dr. Lynne Parker about AI applications.
Oversight
Agencies Must Do More to Protect Their Canine Workforce from Abuse and Neglect, GAO Says
Although federal agencies and contractors have policies covering most elements of ensuring working dogs are employed and cared for humanely, they fall short on several issues, including identifying signs of abuse and neglect.
Employee Policy
Federal agencies have a long way to go to meet WH goal for full fleet electrification
Only a small fraction of federally owned vehicles are currently electric.
Employee Policy
OPM: Feds' engagement ‘stabilized’ in 2022, but morale continues to fall
Preview the results: The Office of Personnel Management has released preliminary data from the 2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey.
Pay
Social Security’s union calls for $16.5 billion in funding ...
Labor leaders say the only way out of SSA's staffing crisis is greater funding—as well as the abandonment of cutthroat collective bargaining tactics used by the the agency's Office of Labor-Management and Employee Relations.
Oversight
A Watchdog Dings the Indian Health Service’s Early COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
The agency described the steps it has taken over the months to rectify these issues.
Employee Policy
After six years, it's time to confirm a DOD Inspector General
IGs perform a critical role in holding powerful officials and government agencies accountable, and the Senate should confirm a Defense IG when it returns from recess.
Employee Policy
Hiring: The largest law enforcement agency in the U.S. pledges to hire a lot more women
The agency has a long way to go to fulfill its new commitment.
Management
Biden Student Debt Forgiveness Plan on Temporary Hold after Appeals Court Ruling
“We will continue to move full speed ahead in our preparations in compliance with this order," Karine Jean-Pierre, President Joe Biden’s press secretary, said in a statement Friday.
Tech
TSA Opens Registration for Public Meeting on Cybersecurity Regulations
The agency’s advisory committee typically meets behind closed doors, but they are required to hold at least one public meeting per year.
Workforce
What Workers Want From Their Jobs Other Than Good Pay
Labor researchers say while wages are important, other elements can also help to recruit employees and keep them aboard.
Pay & Benefits
A Closer Look at 2023 Federal Employee Health Benefits Premiums
Wondering how the increase might impact your FEHB plan choice? We’ll walk you through it.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: Choosing the Best 2023 Dates to Retire
Tammy Flanagan joins the podcast to discuss her annual best dates to retire column.
Management
Do U.S. Border Officials Ask Travelers if They’ve Had Abortions?
An Australian tourist alleged that a border official asked about her abortion history. The ACLU and other advocates are more concerned agents aren’t meeting the health needs of pregnant immigrants and infants in border facilities.
Oversight
How to Outsmart Election Disinformation
The 2022 midterms are here, and so too is a wave of concerning new mis- and disinformation trends. Here’s how to tell the two apart — and what you and your loved ones can do to avoid falling for them.
Employee Policy
Reports: Sensitive intel on Iran and China among Mar-a-Lago documents
More information is emerging about documents the FBI recovered for NARA at Mar-a-Lago in August—and about the secrets within them that, if leaked, are potentially dangerous to U.S. intelligence assets abroad and national security at home.
Benefits
OPM Director: Be careful not to leave savings on the table during Open Season ...
The advice from the head of the Office of Personnel Management comes as part of a roundup of pay and benefits news.
Employee Policy
How the midterm elections could change oversight
Our partner site's podcast has Eric Katz join in to discuss the upcoming elections.
Workforce