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Treasury Releasing $13B More in Rental Aid to Successful Programs
At least 50 state and local government grantees have met funding distribution benchmarks that would make them eligible for additional money.
Nextgov
Union Wants Civilian Cyber Reserve Proposal Dropped from Defense Bill
The American Federation of Government Employees says private-sector stake in the provision is based on companies seeking a competitive advantage.
Pay & Benefits
What's Known So Far About the Vaccine Mandate for Feds, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Nextgov
Federal CIO: Diversity, Accessibility Are Key to Improving Customer Experience
A diverse workforce and focus on accessibility will be central to administration’s efforts to improve customer experience.
Management
Republican Senators Look to Make CDC Director a Senate-Confirmed Position
The job has been subject to much attention and scrutiny over the past almost two years due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Management
Electric Vehicle Manufacturer Drops Lawsuit Protesting Postal Service Fleet Contract
The smaller manufacturer that lost to a defense contractor isn't ruling out seeking future business from the Postal Service.
Management
Yes, We Can Collect More Unpaid Taxes and Better Serve Taxpayers. Here’s How.
The business case for IRS transformation.
Defense
Five Ways 9/11 Changed the Defense Industry
More outsourcing, more services contracts, more generals on corporate boards—and that's just for starters.
Workforce
COVID Hits Wildfire Fighters Even Harder Than Last Year
At least 421 U.S. Forest Service fire personnel tested positive for COVID-19 this year.
Management
Biden’s Pandemic Plan Overlooks Mask Mandates and Vulnerable Populations
President Biden outlined a six-point strategy to confront the pandemic. But two public health scholars believe it would work better with help from states.
Management
GovExec Daily: Updates to the Vaccine Mandate for Feds
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss clarifications from the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force.
Employee Policy
How the Pentagon copes with funding hiccups
The GAO examines some of the Defense Department's tactics to lessen the effects of inconsistent funding during continuing resolutions.
Employee Policy
Fed Reserve moves on mandates
The Federal Reserve System's twelve regional banks and offices are moving ahead quickly with COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Route Fifty
Deploying the National Guard to Fill a School Bus Driver Shortage
Schools across the country are finding it difficult to recruit and retain school bus drivers.
Pay & Benefits
Career Prosecutors Continue Push for Pay Equity
According to Justice Department statistics, only 65% of assistant U.S. attorneys are paid equivalent to a GS-15 or above, while the attorney corps at several other subcomponents are over 90% GS-15s.
Management
House Panel Approves Spending Surge to Fix and Upgrade VA Buildings
Funding would preempt a commission that will determine what VA's footprint should look like going forward.
Nextgov
Postal Service Law Enforcement Isn’t Fully Tracking Inspectors’ Use of Cryptocurrencies
Investigators reported using cryptocurrencies in nine closed cases. Auditors found another 1,064 that might not have been properly recorded.
Management
Questions Linger on Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors
More guidance is expected to be released on September 24.
Defense
Congress’ Afghanistan Oversight Marred By Politics
Lawmakers overwhelmingly postured instead of asking America’s top diplomat real questions.
Workforce