Management
Executive Order Directs Use of Federal Procurement and Regulations to Promote Competition
The order has 72 initiatives that will be implemented by over a dozen agencies.
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CISA Issues Mitigation Tips for Common Attack Tactics
The agency assessed 37 federal agencies, and state, local and tribal governments last year to see how they are typically exploited.
Defense
Shipbuilder Warns of Layoffs if Biden Doesn’t Buy More Destroyers
Bath Iron Works told Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks it will need to cut its workforce by 2,500 if more ships aren’t ordered soon.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: Getting Gen Z Into Federal Service
GovExec contributor Kaitlyn Rentala joins the show to discuss how the government can recruit and retain young workers.
Route Fifty
Rhode Island Becomes First State to OK Drug Injection Sites
Advocates say sites where people can use drugs under supervision can save lives. But cities that have tried to establish such centers have faced opposition from their states and the federal government.
Management
Biden Ousts Trump Holdovers from Social Security Administration
Removal of the agency’s leadership follows a Supreme Court decision finding that laws barring a president from firing political appointees without cause are unconstitutional.
Pay & Benefits
More than 900 Social Security Employees Received Partial Paychecks, And Some Got Too Much
A union representing employees impacted by a payroll processing error has filed a grievance on their behalf demanding backpay and interest for any money that wasn’t paid to workers on time.
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How 3D Printing with Moonrock-Like Material Could Lead to New Space Habitats
New research could also mark a milestone for a sophisticated device that already resides beyond Earth.
Oversight
FDA Asks for IG Review on Alzheimer’s Drug Approval Process
Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug has been the subject of much controversy.
Management
One Year Later, USPS Restores Service to Pre-DeJoy Levels
On-time mail delivery still falls short of its historical standard, with the Postal Service blaming employee absenteeism and other issues.
Management
Raising the Contractor Minimum Wage: It’s Not as Simple as it Looks
The current circumstances create a bizarre combination of a wage safety net and wage suppression.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Federal Agencies Say No Booster Shots Needed Yet; Post-COVID Telework Could Benefit Feds with Disabilities
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
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Why the Pentagon’s JEDI Cloud Contract Wasn’t a Total Loss
Experts say the now-canceled project is a reminder that tech acquisitions need flexibility to take into account innovation.
Defense
Long Road Ahead for Energy Resilience of Army Installations
The service is working to make sure its bases can operate even if local utilities are down.
Tech
GovExec Daily: Efforts to Advance and Invest in Research
Wellspring CEO Robert Lowe joins the podcast to discuss how the U.S. invests in innovation.
Route Fifty
Purdue Pharma Moves Closer to Opioid Settlement as 15 States Drop Objections
Attorneys general who had been critical of a proposed bankruptcy plan for the OxyContin manufacturer said they would agree to a deal that requires significant public disclosure from the company.
Pay & Benefits
SSA Promises ‘Partial Payments’ After Employees Report Zero-Dollar Pay Stubs
Officials at the Social Security Administration said roughly 900 employees were impacted by an unidentified mistake in payroll processing.
Management
Interior Launches Probe Into Role of Law Enforcement at Department
Task force will review policies in wake of forceful tactics used by Interior law enforcement during protests last year.
Pay & Benefits
Leaving as Soon as You Can
It’s possible to retire early from government with as little as 10 years of service. But it’ll cost you.
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