Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Union Defends VA Workers After Trump’s Tulsa Remarks; Justice IG Outlines Oversight Plan
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Inside the Trump Administration’s Decision to Leave the World Health Organization
Despite Trump’s declared exit from the WHO, officials continued working toward reforms and to prevent withdrawal. Then, they were told they must justify any cooperation with the WHO on the grounds of national security and public health safety.
Defense
Navy to Punish Fired Captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt
In a reversal, the service’s top officer says further investigation revealed lapses in Capt. Brett Crozier’s judgment and actions aboard his COVID-stricken ship.
Management
Analysis: The Voice of America Will Sound Like Trump
Under the president’s control, U.S.-funded broadcasters could turn into a presidential propaganda machine.
Workforce
Survey: American Happiness Reaches 50-Year Low
Just 14% of Americans say they are "very happy" even though 80% say they're feeling OK about their family's finances, a new survey on happiness finds.
Defense
GovExec Daily: Taking Confederate Names Off Military Bases
Defense One's Brad Peniston joins the podcast to explain how the Pentagon could rename military installations.
Route Fifty
Contact Tracers Struggle to Get People to Answer Phones and Questions
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Shooting in Seattle's CHOP area … Chicago police records won’t be destroyed … Columbus ditches Columbus statue.
Route Fifty
Power to Rework Criticized Police Contracts Lies With Elected Leaders
In the wake of protests over police brutality, new attention is being focused on police unions and their contracts, known to stymie reforms. Will mayors and city council members force changes?
Oversight
IG Flags ‘Inappropriate and Dangerous Events’ During Federal Prisons Training
The training exercises led to staff members getting injured.
Pay & Benefits
CBP Walks Back Furlough Threat
As many as 8,000 customs officers and other employees could be sent home without pay.
Nextgov
37 IGs Report on Agency Tech Challenges Related to $2.4 Trillion COVID Relief Package
A new report shows similar issues with bandwidth, cybersecurity and aging IT systems across government, exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Nextgov
Pentagon Says it Needs ‘More Time’ Fixing JEDI Contract
The JEDI contract will not be awarded until at least August.
Benefits
Some unused leave restored for essential pandemic workers
New regulations will allow workers designated essential during the coronavirus outbreak to have their unused leave restored.
Management
Building a Better Experience for Government’s Customers
The pandemic is spurring some agencies to retool the way they interact with the public.
Pay & Benefits
OPM: Some Feds' Leave Canceled Because of COVID-19 Will Be Restored
The federal government's HR agency said it will issue regulations allowing for agencies to restore federal workers' use-or-lose annual leave if it is canceled due to essential coronavirus response work.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Watchdog Finds Issues With HHS Emergency Responders’ Training; FDA Expands Its Data Gathering Efforts
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
The Trump Administration Paid Millions for Test Tubes — and Got Unusable Mini Soda Bottles
The plastic tubes supplied for coronavirus testing by Fillakit, a first-time federal contractor with a sketchy owner, don’t even fit the racks used to analyze samples. And they may be contaminated anyway.
Oversight
Democratic Senators Call for USAID to Investigate Anti-LGBT, Anti-Muslim Comments by Appointees
The Democrats’ request comes as the agency grapples with internal frustration over its approach to racism and bias.
Management
There's No Going Back, But Be Wary of the 'New Normal'
Like it or not, you're now in the change business.
Employee Policy