Oversight
OSC Finds ‘Substantial Likelihood’ of Wrongdoing at Global Media Agency
The ongoing investigation centers on CEO Michael Pack’s six-month tenure.
Workforce
How Dozens of Trump’s Political Appointees Will Stay in Government After Biden Takes Over
Documents show that officials appointed by Trump who’d otherwise lose their jobs under Biden have been approved for permanent positions in federal agencies.
Nextgov
Senate Passes Bill to Stop Scams and Fraud Around Student Debt Relief
It makes some of these sorts of malicious moves punishable by fines or prison.
Route Fifty
Electric Cargo Bikes Are Debuting in City Fleets
Under a pilot program, parks employees in Portland, Oregon will conduct trail maintenance using zero-emission bikes that were specifically designed for municipal employees.
Pay & Benefits
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Retirement Benefits
Advice on assessing the options available to you.
Management
Transition Roundup: Biden Focuses on Non-Senate Confirmed Positions; Fauci to Meet with Biden Team
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Route Fifty
How to Fairly Use Algorithms to Make Tough Decisions
COMMENTARY | With computer power increasingly used to guide policies adopted by states and local leaders, governments need to take steps to ensure the underlying algorithms aren’t biased.
Defense
US Has Achieved ‘Modicum of Success’ in Afghanistan, Top General Says
But years of military stalemate make negotiating with the Taliban the only option, Gen. Mark Milley says.
Workforce
Which Countries Have the Most Ageism?
Ageism varies among countries, new research shows. Older adults in Japan and China are highly respected; but that's less true in the U.S.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: Midnight Regulations During the Transition
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss the outgoing administration's last-minute rulemaking.
Route Fifty
12 Million People to Lose Unemployment Benefits This Month When Federal Programs Expire
Federal safety net programs that have provided additional unemployment benefits for workers who lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic are set to end.
Route Fifty
NYC Health Official Tells Older Residents to Stay Home
At-risk residents in New York City, including people over the age of 65, should limit excursions as Covid-19 cases rise, the city's top health official advised this week.
Oversight
Watchdog: OMB Should Issue Guidance About Improper Payments With COVID Relief Funds
The full extent of the issue is not fully known yet, but there could be a “substantial” sum in mistaken payments, said the Government Accountability Office.
Pay & Benefits
Time Is Running Out for Feds to Change Health Insurance Elections for 2021
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Gain Early Win in Fight for Payout From 2018 Shutdown
At least 32,000 federal employees could be in line for a four-figure payday, though 25,000 are still awaiting damages awarded to them after 2013 shutdown.
Nextgov
Pentagon Extends Work From Home Flexibility for Civilian Employees
The Defense Department will allow civilians to telework even if children or other dependents in need of supervision are present at home.
Management
Transition Roundup: Biden Urges Prompt Hearings for His Nominees; Ethics Office Updates Transition Resources
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Pay & Benefits
White House Now Supports 2021 Pay Freeze, but Only for Civilians
The announcement marks a reversal for the Trump administration, which previously proposed a 1% across-the-board pay increase for all federal employees.
Management
Remaking Government as a Great Place to Work
For reasons now buried in history, the Office of Personnel Management has never provided leadership in analyzing or tackling workforce problems.
Defense