Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Agencies Warn of Cyber Breaches During Telework

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

Oversight

Federal Prisons Pose ‘Imminent Danger’ in Spreading COVID-19, Union Says

A complaint filed with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration cites hazards at 100 of 122 facilities nationwide.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: 39-Year-Old TSA Employee Dies, VA Steps Up Assistance to States

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

Oversight

Trump Administration Draws Fire for New Description of National Stockpile

The changed website language reflects controversial comments by Jared Kushner that downplayed the federal role.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Lawmakers Seek Protections for Military Families, National Service Participants 

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

Management

OMB Isn’t Requiring Agencies to Extend Public Comment Periods for Rulemaking During Coronavirus

OMB says the agencies have the discretion to make their own decisions. 

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: IRS Will Automatically Send Checks to Social Security Recipients

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Management

Federal Prison System Goes Into ‘Modified Lockdown’

New procedures due to coronavirus concerns will last 14 days, after which the agency will re-evaluate. 

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: A Dire New Assessment, More Calls to Close National Parks

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

Management

Industry Groups Welcome Stimulus Provisions for Federal Contractors

Agencies may reimburse contractors for paid or sick leave if they can’t telework.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: First Military Service Member Dies, IRS Issues Information on Stimulus Checks

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

Oversight

Trump Objects to Pandemic Spending Oversight, But Congress and IGs Still Have Authority

“Signing statements by themselves do not really do anything,” said one expert.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Government Prepares to Send Stimulus Checks, IRS Begins Mandatory Telework for Nearly All Employees

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Workforce

Trump Administration Launches Coronavirus Surge Response Program

Federal employees can apply for temporary assignments to help with the pandemic response. 

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Government to Issue New Guidance Based on Regional Risks

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Management

Questions Linger Over How the IRS Will Distribute Stimulus Checks

Former officials said the agency will face a challenge in getting the money to the right place quickly.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Agencies Struggle to Meet Escalating Needs

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Management

Lawmakers, Union Urge Halt to All Prison Inmate Transfers

The Federal Bureau of Prisons’ preventative measures are not enough to prevent coronavirus spread, critics say.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Survey Finds the Public Trusts CDC More Than President Trump

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Oversight

Justice Department Launches Task Force to Combat Coronavirus Fraud

Other agencies have implemented similar initiatives as well.