Management
The VA's New Health Record Is Still Putting Patients at Risk
The transition to Cerner's electronic health records system at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane is still being hindered on multiple fronts more than a year after go-live.
Workforce
Teleworking DoD Civilians May Be Recalled to In-Person Work
Two years after the pandemic sent DOD into “maximum telework,” Thursday’s memo points the way toward a new new normal.
Pay & Benefits
The VA Aims to Boost Pay for More Workers, Retain Employees at Facilities It Wants to Close
Congress just approved increases to top-level pay for some staff.
Employee Policy
Confusion complicated evacuation for 20% of overseas feds during pandemic
Even in the wake of these problems, the government has done little to better prepare itself for future crises, GAO said.
Oversight
Federal Officials Discuss How to Make COVID Oversight More Effective
One advocated for an update to the False Claims Act, which was enacted in 1863.
Pay & Benefits
4 Women Who Shaped Modern Retirement
Stories of pioneers in creating the federal government’s retirement safety net, and reaping its benefits.
Workforce
Some House Republicans Want to Reinstall Trump Workforce Policies
A group of 12 lawmakers introduced a bill that would revive the former president’s anti-union executive orders and an order that could politicize the civil service.
Nextgov
Cybersecurity Leader: Deterrence Policy for Hacks Can’t Mirror That for Nukes
The Cyberspace Solarium Commission emerged due to the late John McCain’s frustration with current U.S. doctrine on what should trigger a “use of force.”
Defense
Biden Sends $800M In Weapons To Ukraine After Zelenskyy’s Emotional Appeal
The latest military aid includes anti-aircraft and anti-armor systems, plus guns and drones to help Ukrainians fight Russia.
Management
The IRS Plans to Add 200 Technologists
One of the things new techies at the IRS could work on is the modernization of its 60-year old core tax processing system, not slated to be done until 2030.
Management
Shalanda Young, a Working Mom, Is the First Woman of Color to Take Charge of America’s Budget
Young, the new director of the Office of Management and Budget, is one of more than 300 political appointees to be confirmed thus far.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: The Stories From the Pandemic, as Told by Feds
Federal employees talk to the podcast about how they have experienced the last two years in their lives and their work.
Employee Policy
Agencies won't need COVID-related size approvals any longer, for in-person events
The new and updated guidance also covers entry provisions for onsite contractors, as well as visitors to federal facilities.There will be some exceptions in which pre-approval is needed.
Pay & Benefits
A House Panel Has Advanced Bills Improving Feds’ Access to Workers Comp
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay
WH & OPM say they will ‘address’ salary history in hiring process
Although the gender pay gap at fed agencies is much smaller than it is in the private sector, officials vowed to push to eliminate it altogether.
Workforce
Confusion and Uncertainty Marred Evacuation of 1-in-5 Overseas Federal Employees During the Pandemic
The government has taken few steps to better prepare itself for future crises, GAO said.
Management
DOJ’s New FOIA Guidance Promotes Openness
The new guidelines follow bipartisan calls from lawmakers for updates.
Management
The Nationwide Trucker Shortage Has Hit the Postal Service
Recruiting and retaining both its own drivers and contractors is a big challenge.
Defense
A Private Company Has Evacuated 6,500 People From Ukraine
Global Guardian is now evacuating Ukrainians who work for Western companies and their families.
Management