Management
New Task Force Will Conduct Sweeping Review of Scientific Integrity Policies
The governmentwide review will look at policies and political interference in science over the last two administrations.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: EPA Watchdog to Review Workplace Safety Measures; White House Is Rethinking Federal Vaccine Strategy
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Oversight
Third Defense Audit Shows Some Progress, Watchdog Says
Some components are performing better, but overall, the department’s books still don’t add up.
Management
New Blacks in Government President Reflects on Her Career During Women’s History Month
She was the first African American female to be appointed to the position of managing associate general counsel at the Government Accountability Office.
Management
Which Federal Agencies Are Giving Their Contractors Access to COVID-19 Vaccines?
Agencies are taking different approaches to inoculating their contract employees, even though—as one trade association executive put it—“The virus doesn’t care whether someone is wearing a blue government badge or green contractor badge.”
Management
Democrats Seek to Undo Trump EEOC Rule Using Congressional Review Act
This is the first attempted use of the act during the Biden administration.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Lawmakers Look to Expedite Stimulus Payments to Beneficiaries; NIH Questions AstraZeneca’s Data
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Senate Confirms Shalanda Young to Be Deputy OMB Director
She is expected to become acting director.
Management
Biden Administration is Still Working on Plan for Border Wall Contracts
A government watchdog is reviewing if the pause in construction violated a budget law.
Management
Deadline is Approaching to Repeal Trump Rules Using ‘Obscure’ Law
Lawmakers can use the Congressional Review Act to eliminate certain Trump-era regulations.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Transportation and Agriculture Secretaries Discuss Telework; OMB Advises Agencies on Good Stewardship of Relief Funds
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
NIH is Documenting COVID-19 as Well as Responding to It
"It’s weird to be documenting something that you’re living through," said an archivist.
Management
Less Than Half of Federal Bureau of Prisons Staff Have Accepted COVID Vaccines From the Agency
Director encourages employees to get vaccinated, tells lawmakers 49% have been inoculated by the bureau so far.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: IRS Delays Tax Season Deadline; Lawmaker Seeks Information on Benefits Delay for Federal Retirees
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Oversight
Lawmakers Unveil and Advance Bills Seeking to Increase Transparency of the Federal Government
The legislation involves the federal budget, regulations, public records requests, advisory committees and more.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: More Feds Are Eligible for Vaccines; Calls to Review FOIA During Pandemic
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Trump-Era COVID Guidance Wasn’t ‘Primarily’ Written by CDC Staff, Review Finds
President Biden’s CDC director requested the review as she works to rebuild the agency.
Oversight
President Biden: COVID Relief Needs ‘Fastidious Oversight’
The American Rescue Plan is the latest in the federal government’s historic pandemic spending.
Oversight
New Bill Would Increase Transparency of Presidential Records
Legislation was introduced to kick off National Sunshine Week.
Workforce