Workforce
GovExec Daily: The TVA Shakeup and the Future of Workforce Management
Stan Soloway joins the show to discuss President Trump's executive order concerning the Tennessee Valley Authority
Employee Policy
USPS shakeup rattles employee unions and worries retirees, vets
As Postmaster General Louis DeJoy moves ahead with reorganizing the U.S. Postal Service, unions are sounding the alarm over mail delays on a sustained and significant scale.
Benefits
OPM expands 2021 dental, vision plans
The Office of Personnel Management has expanded the number of dental and vision insurance carriers selected to provide coverage through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Program.
Management
What's Really Going On At the Postal Service
USPS does not need emergency funding for the election specifically, but acknowledges recent reforms have reduced service levels.
Route Fifty
For Cities, Path to Financial Recovery Could Be a Long One
“It takes years for cities to recover lost revenue,” said one of the authors of a new report that surveys the financial affairs of nearly 500 cities across the U.S.
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In a Bid to Save Local Restaurants, Cities Open Streets and Parking Lots to Outdoor Dining
The popular "Streatery" program in Madison, Wisconsin could extend beyond its current October end date.
Management
Former EPA Leaders Call for ‘Reset’ of Agency’s Mission
Agency disagrees that changes are necessary.
Nextgov
FPDS Reports Will Officially Move to beta.SAM by Mid-October
Users will no longer be able to run contract award reports through FPDS.gov, though that site will retain other capabilities.
Oversight
House Lawmakers Demand Info on Viewpoint Survey Delay
Last month, the Office of Personnel Management announced that it would delay administration of the annual Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey just four days before it was slated to commence.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Cyber Agency Warns of SBA Pandemic Loan Impersonator; HHS Advisers Express Concerns on New Data System
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Nextgov
What the Rest of Government Should Watch When the Defense Authorization Bill Goes to Conference
Overhauling FedRAMP is just one of a list of ways the NDAA could affect civilian government tech.
Defense
Iran Is Our Top Priority, Says Senior US Commander In Middle East
Shiite military attacks have made it harder to fight ISIS, Gen. Kenneth McKenzie said.
Benefits
Connelly wants answers on FEVS delays
In a letter to the Office of Personnel Management’s acting director, Rep. Gerry Connelly (D-Va.) said that the House Committee on Oversight and Reform’s Subcommittee on Government Operations is “concerned about the apparent mishandling” of the survey.
Employee Policy
AFGE backs Harris for VP
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) has a long record supporting federal union issues and looking to check the power of government and private sector tech surveillance.
Tech
GovExec Daily: The Postmaster General, Reform and Technology
Michael Plunkett joins the podcast to examine the business and operational changes at USPS.
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New Coalition Wants to Help in Fight Against Election Misinformation
The Election Integrity Partnership consists of university researchers and others. Local election officials are among those the partnership is hoping to assist in the weeks ahead.
Management
Here's a Look at Kamala Harris' Record on Federal Workforce Issues
Harris has fought for public sector unions and upholding civil service laws.
Pay & Benefits
New Vision and Dental Insurance Options for Feds, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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