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Hackers Steal Washington, D.C. Police Files, Threaten to Release Data
Ransomware threats are nothing new to local governments, but experts say this one poses significant risk to officers and ongoing investigations.
Oversight
Lawmakers Look to Crack Down on White House's Discretion in Allocating Agency Funding
Democrats decry "unelected officials" who make spending decisions in communities they do not understand.
Defense
New Fort Hood Report May Help Change Sexual Assault Prosecutions
Spc. Vanessa Guillén’s sexual harassment was reported by three soldiers. Command failed to act.
Management
Biden Administration Cancels Border Contracts, Returns Funds to Pentagon
The administration is also looking to repair damage in border communities.
Management
Unions Continue to Fault SSA Over Stalled Contract Renegotiations
Labor leaders accuse Trump holdovers atop the agency of seeking to retain “advantages” over unions during future negotiations rather than fully comply with President Biden’s directive to eradicate the previous administration’s workforce policies.
Oversight
Bipartisan Group of Senators Push for Trade Office IG
Nearly every other Cabinet-level agency has an inspector general.
Defense
Retired Generals and Service Chiefs Launch 'Operation Protect Democracy' in Wake of Capitol Attack
Group plans to advocate for increased voter access at the federal and state level. But will the legislatures listen?
Nextgov
VA Explores Potential Future Emerging Technology-Centered Acquisitions
The agency is looking for more information about applying immersive technologies, blockchain, edge computing and other innovations to clinical care, data products and training.
Management
There’s a Better Way to Manage Federal Grants, a New Report Shows
Agencies spent $921 billion through grants last year. We know surprisingly little about what that funding has achieved.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: The First 100 Days of Biden’s COVID-19 Response
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
As America’s First Working First Lady, Jill Biden Redefines the Role
The longtime educator is leaning on her experience to inform the administration’s thinking.
Workforce
Numbers Can Trip You Up During the Pandemic – Here Are 4 Tips to Help You Figure out Tricky Stats
Understanding numbers in the news or social media can empower you to figure out risks and make good choices. Here's what to look out for to make sure you aren't misled by COVID-19 coverage.
Management
GovExec Daily: Biden's First 100 Days
Katherine McIntire Peters and Tom Shoop join the podcast to discuss the administration's first mile marker.
Route Fifty
As Influx of Aid Nears, Some Spending Principles For States and Localities to Consider
Billions in federal coronavirus relief payments to states and localities are expected in May. Important choices lie ahead about how to best put the money to use.
Nextgov
Homeland Security Secretary Backs Call for Mandatory Disclosure of Ransomware Payments
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the department will work with a task force developed by the private sector on ways to tamp down the increase in ransomware attacks.
Management
Federal Workforce Views Biden Less Favorably Than American Public
Biden is making some inroads with Republican feds, a new survey shows.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement in a Time of Covid
For the most part, feds aren’t letting the pandemic disrupt their plans.
Management
Lawmakers Renew Efforts to Protect Animals in Government Labs
Bipartisan legislation builds on current policies at the Defense and Veterans Affairs departments, Food and Drug Administration and National Institutes of Health.
Pay & Benefits
Administration Formally Launches Program Giving Feds Up to 15 Weeks Off for COVID-19 Related Illness, Child Care
Congress created a $570 million fund for the initiative, and once that runs out, workers will have to take personal leave or leave without pay.
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