Management
NTEU to Push for Pay, Benefits, and Protections in 2021
National Treasury Employees Union National President Tony Reardon said that he has seen a “mixed bag” in terms of agency efforts to comply with President Biden’s workforce executive order.
Management
Trump-Era COVID Guidance Wasn’t ‘Primarily’ Written by CDC Staff, Review Finds
President Biden’s CDC director requested the review as she works to rebuild the agency.
Management
How the Pandemic Has Impacted Grants Management
A new survey shows that administrative costs have spiked, while funding agencies struggle to measure outcomes.
Nextgov
Official: Executive Order to Address Cloud Security Through Procurement
Lawmakers question why basic security features are not already the default.
Oversight
Deb Haaland Confirmed as First Native American Cabinet Secretary
The enrolled member of the Laguna Pueblo will head the Interior Department, which oversees public lands and administers programs related to 550 federally recognized tribes.
Management
GovExec Daily: The Hatch Act, Enforcement and Congress
The Project on Government Oversight's Walter Shaub and Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette rejoin the podcast to discuss how ethics rules can be strengthened.
Route Fifty
The Push is On To Recruit Enough Vaccinators
As states prepare to begin vaccinating the general public in the coming weeks and months, the White House is taking steps to make sure there are enough workers to administer the shots.
Management
Unions Dog SSA Leadership over Perceived Inaction on Workforce Order
More than a week after OPM issued guidance on reopening union contracts negotiated during the Trump administration, Social Security Administration officials are dragging their feet, union officials say.
Oversight
President Biden: COVID Relief Needs ‘Fastidious Oversight’
The American Rescue Plan is the latest in the federal government’s historic pandemic spending.
Oversight
New Bill Would Increase Transparency of Presidential Records
Legislation was introduced to kick off National Sunshine Week.
Management
Biden Taps FEMA to Run Interagency Effort to House Record Influx of Migrant Children
Agencies have struggled to keep pace with the unprecedented number of unaccompanied minors arriving at the southwest border.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: OSHA to Prioritize On-Site Inspections; New HUD Secretary Emphasizes Safety for Employees and Contractors
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Oversight
Lawmakers Are Seeking Common Ground on DACA, but Comprehensive Immigration Reform Will Be a Challenge for Democrats
The Senate filibuster stands as a key obstacle to Democrats’ priorities.
Defense
The Military Could Soon Face a Flag Officer Talent Crisis
Senior leader pay is seriously out of sync with the risks and responsibilities that come with the positions.
Workforce
Only Your Boss Can Cure Your Burnout
People refer to various forms of malaise as “burnout,” but it’s technically a work problem. And only your employer can solve it.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: Biden's Ethics Executive Order
Former Office of Government Ethics Director Walter Shaub and his Project on Government Oversight colleague Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette join the podcast to discuss the president's first-day order.
Route Fifty
The Overshadowed Plight of City Budgets
New federal aid offers welcome relief for many local governments, which have seen their financial difficulties upstaged at times by better-than-expected state revenues.
Route Fifty
Cities Direct Johnson & Johnson Vaccine to Homeless Populations
There are practical reasons why it makes sense to use the one-dose vaccine for hard-to-reach groups, but experts say the practice can also fuel skepticism and concern if public officials aren’t careful.
Route Fifty
State and Federal Wildlife Officials Would Like You to Please Destroy Your Moss Balls
Invasive zebra mussels have been found in aquarium moss balls in at least 21 states. Wildlife officials say the balls must be destroyed to prevent the fast-multiplying mollusk from spreading.
Pay & Benefits