Workforce
GovExec Daily: Lessons Learned from the Homeland Security Vaccine Rollout
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss how DHS got its workforce vaccinated.
Oversight
DHS IG Says He Did Not Mishandle the Agency’s Reports on Sexual Harassment and Domestic Violence
The Project On Government Oversight – the outside oversight group that brought these claims – pushed back on Joseph Cuffari’s letter to lawmakers.
Management
Biden Says Agencies Will Be Ready for Hurricane Season. But a Watchdog Is Warning of Shortfalls
Federal responders will have what they need, president says. GAO says the government should do more to help local communities prepare.
Tech
The Pentagon Is Closing in on 'Ethical' AI Implementation
The Defense Department released guidance for using AI responsibly last year.
Nextgov
Defense Officials Review AI Initiatives Within New Office
A House committee hearing questioned defense officials about the agency's new AI officer role and the ethics underpinning emerging tech.
Pay & Benefits
A Bill to Standardize Federal Retiree Cost of Living Raises, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Tech
The Postal Service Should 'Act Swiftly' To Scale Up Identity Services, IG Says
USPS is working with the General Services Administration on more in-person options for Login.gov, according to a new whitepaper from the U.S. Postal Service's Inspector General.
Employee Policy
Lessons from DHS's early COVID-19 vaccine campaign
Issues early on hampered DHS meeting its vaccination goals, but then vaccinations became widely available.
Employee Policy
TSA screeners could receive 30% pay raise, on average
A bipartisan measure passed by the House would move the TSA's workforce under Title 5, promising full collective bargaining rights and other civil service protections enjoyed by most federal employees.
Management
Scam Artists Have Misused the DHS Seal. One Lawmaker Wants to Change That
“It is clear the department needs express authority to protect its seal so it can pursue action against those who unlawfully misappropriate it,” said Rep. Bennie Thompson.
Defense
Trump Allies Slam Biden for Ukraine Aid Amid Inflation and Supply Chain Shortages
Senators voted no because of problems domestically, a lack of oversight, and a high price tag.
Nextgov
Agencies Showcase Federal Cyber Progress, Outline Future Threats
Witnesses from CISA, NIST, and the GSA spoke before a House Homeland subcommittee on their current efforts to bolster the nation’s cyber defenses.
Tech
Some Defense-vetted Prototypes Could Be Fast-Tracked to Civilian Agencies under New Agreement
The Defense Innovation Unit signed a memorandum of understanding with the General Services Administration to make it "easier for federal agencies to access innovative technology solutions" that have been successfully prototyped by DIU.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: MSPB, Discrimination and Whistleblowers
Attorney Dan Meyer joins the podcast to discuss a Merit Systems Protection Board ruling that will affect federal employees.
Employee Policy
Remote work may actually be good for business
Working remotely doesn't negatively affect productivity—and it may actually even enhance both employee and company resiliency, a new study finds.
Defense
Russian Sub Fired Missiles at Lviv Training Center, Ukraine Says
The use of such weapons could indicate munitions shortages, expert says.
Management
The White House Repeats Its Call for a Confirmed Guns Agency Director After Buffalo Tragedy
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has lacked a permanent director since 2015.
Financial Planning
Podcast: College debt has far-reaching effects
Dr. Cliff Robb joins our partner site GovExec's podcast, and discusses how student loan borrowers change their behaviors due to their finances.
Workforce
TSA Screeners Could Be in Line for 30% Pay Raises on Average
A bipartisan measure passed by the House would move the Transportation Security Administration’s workforce under Title 5, which also promises full collective bargaining rights and other civil service protections enjoyed by most federal employees.
Workforce