Oversight
GovExec Daily: What We've Learned About the Federal Coronavirus Response
Eric Katz, Courtney Bublé and Katherine McIntire Peters join the 100th episode of the podcast to look at the pandemic response through the lenses of the federal workforce, oversight and leadership.
Management
Viewpoint: COVID-19 Exposes Why the Postal Service Needs to Get Back into the Banking Business
Millions of Americans are financially excluded from the banking system, which makes them even more vulnerable during the current crisis.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Cancels Presidential Rank Awards, Citing Efforts to 'Reopen' Economy
The Trump administration in March had suspended nominations for this year’s iteration of the awards, which recognize federal executives’ contributions to public service.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Tensions Increase Between White House and CDC; Lawmakers Question FDA’s Oversight of Tests
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Workforce
This Isn’t Sustainable for Working Parents
The pandemic has already taken a toll on the careers of those with young children—particularly mothers.
Management
GovExec Daily: How the President's 'Deep State' Rhetoric Affects Feds
Dr. Donald Moynihan joins the podcast to discuss his paper “Populism and the Deep State: The Attack on Public Service Under Trump.”
Management
ICE Detention Operators Defend Coronavirus Response Amid Growing Concerns
More than 3,000 immigrants in federal custody have tested positive for COVID-19.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: CDC Employees Decry Systematic Racism at Agency; Top House Lawmakers Ask Watchdog to Review Medical Supply Chain
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
You Can Make Millions Selling Masks to the Government in Three Easy Steps
The federal government is essentially providing seed money to PPE startups, including some run by people accused of fraud. Mask brokers describe a simple blueprint for buying masks from China to get rich.
Management
Does the COVID-19 Crisis Cap 25 Years of Government Blunders?
"What went wrong? The answer is: Almost everything went wrong, and almost everything that did go wrong had been foretold."
Oversight
GovExec Daily: Pandemic Response and Trust in Government
Dr. Barry Eichengreen joins the podcast to discuss a study on how young people see government based on its ability to deal with a public health disaster.
Oversight
One Federal Agency Was Suing Him for Fraud. Another Paid His Company Millions for Masks.
Court records show the federal government gave $20 million in contracts to a company partly controlled by a man with a history of shady business practices.
Oversight
COVID-19: as Offices Reopen, Here’s What to Expect if You’re Worried about Getting Sick on the Job
Tens of millions of Americans who have been telecommuting during the pandemic are beginning to head back to the office – even though COVID-19 remains a threat.
Management
OPM Delays Annual Workforce Survey Again Four Days Before Kickoff
The federal government’s human resources agency declined to explain the reasoning for the last minute postponement aside from allowing agencies to “focus on critical missions.”
Workforce
Surge in Coronavirus Cases Raises New Questions About Agencies' Office Reopenings
Return of employees at the Defense Department has corresponded with a 35% spike in cases there.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: National Archives Took on Black History Project During Telework; CDC and Outside Experts Are Working to Determine Who Gets Vaccine First
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Tech
Digital Contact Tracing’s Mixed Record Abroad Spells Trouble for U.S. Efforts to Rein in COVID-19
Effective national leadership and trust in government appear to be prerequisites for countries to achieve widespread digital contact tracing.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Trump Questions CDC’s School Reopening Guidelines; Pandemic Watchdog Highlights First 90 Days
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Meet the Researcher Leading NIH’s COVID-19 Vaccine Development Efforts
A conversation with Dr. John Mascola, director of the vaccine research center at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Workforce