Oversight
Watchdog Accuses OPM of Slow-Rolling Hiring Abuse Investigation
IG is looking into alleged misuse of direct hire authority to install political appointees in positions that should be held by career federal workers.
Route Fifty
Covid-19 Could Permanently Close Up to a Third of Museums
The devastating financial impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is being felt at cultural institutions across the country, according to a survey of more than 750 museum directors.
Oversight
IGs to Investigate Federal Officer Deployments in Portland and Washington, D.C.
Watchdogs will probe training and instructions, use of force and other tactics.
Pay & Benefits
5 Not-So-Fun Facts About Federal Retirement
A word to the wise about survivor benefits, taxes, insurance and more.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: FEMA Head Says There’s ‘A Ways to Go’ on Securing Equipment; Oversight Committee Outlines Five-Year Plan
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Defense
Top Intel Democrat Demands Information On DHS Surveillance Of Protesters
Heavy-handed tactics by the DHS in Portland, where protests have gripped the city for almost two months, have drawn intense scrutiny in Washington.
Defense
Progressives Mount Assault on Defense Spending Ahead of Stimulus Package, Election
During a House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing, one Democrat questioned defense firms access to coronavirus stimulus money.
Defense
Trump Sending ‘Surge’ of Federal Forces Into Chicago; More Cities to Come
Attorney General Barr said Operation Legend would be different than last week’s crackdown on protesters in Oregon.
Management
How to Protect Remote Workers’ Productivity and Performance
Even as restrictions ease, working from home will continue for many. Experts offer tips for bridging the distance.
Management
When Feeling American Requires Leaving America
For some Black U.S. diplomats, the moment they feel most American is when they are abroad.
Tech
GovExec Daily: Making Government COVID-19 Data Easier to Use
USAFacts Poppy MacDonald and Aamir Rashid tell the podcast that they would like to see a time when their site is unnecessary because government has made its data more accessible.
Route Fifty
Driving Actually Got Deadlier During the Pandemic
The rate of motor-vehicle deaths per miles driven was up 23.5% in May compared to the same time last year, according to the National Safety Council.
Route Fifty
As Virus Cases Rise in Long-Term Care Facilities, Industry Seeks Help
Nursing homes and other facilities in states where the virus is surging are seeing especially large increases in case counts, according to a new analysis.
Management
Senate Democrats Urge Vote on Bill that Would Federalize the Medical Supply Chain, Bolster Transparency
"There is no way for this country to have enough personal protective equipment...without the federal government stepping up," said one senator.
Pay & Benefits
A Push to Get Feds More Help During the Coronavirus Pandemic
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Management
Senate Panel Advances TikTok Ban for Feds, More Transparency on Agency Leaders
Top federal officials would see positions and salaries posted monthly.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Concern Over FEMA Vacancies; Senator Asks CDC to Use its Special Enforcement Authority
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Pay is Way Off Track
The General Schedule system is unresponsive to labor market dynamics and agency staffing needs.
Defense
No Orders To Reduce Troops in South Korea Yet, Esper Says
With traditional U.S. deployments still under review, the defense secretary announced he hopes to visit China by year’s end.
Defense