Oversight
Lawmakers Look to Crack Down on White House's Discretion in Allocating Agency Funding
Democrats decry "unelected officials" who make spending decisions in communities they do not understand.
Management
Federal Workforce Views Biden Less Favorably Than American Public
Biden is making some inroads with Republican feds, a new survey shows.
Pay & Benefits
Administration Formally Launches Program Giving Feds Up to 15 Weeks Off for COVID-19 Related Illness, Child Care
Congress created a $570 million fund for the initiative, and once that runs out, workers will have to take personal leave or leave without pay.
Workforce
Biden Seeks IRS Spending Surge to Reverse Years of Staffing Cuts
Funding would go toward hiring enforcement personnel focused on high-income taxpayers and customer service staff.
Management
Senate Committee Advances Biden's Nominees for USPS Board
Just one Republican joins all Democrats in approving the three governors-designate.
Management
USPS Begins New Round of Facility Consolidations While Also Procuring Dozens More
Postal management promises consolidations for this initiative will not lead to any layoffs.
Management
DHS Launches Internal Probe to Root Out 'Domestic Violent Extremism' Within Its Ranks
Department will work "with urgency and focus to address" insider threats, secretary says.
Management
As Bureau Delivers Data, Officials Praise 'Dedicated Civil Servants' Who Ensured Accurate Census Despite 'Obstacles'
A pandemic and legal battles threatened to upend the decennial count.
Workforce
Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Pushes Federal Hiring Spree to Address Border Influx
Several agencies would see boosted workforces, even those where Democrats previously resisted such efforts.
Management
Biden's Postal Board Nominees Pledge Better Service and Workforce Investments
Their confirmation would give Democrat-aligned members a majority of the nine Senate-confirmed slots on the USPS board of governors, but the board would still be unlikely to fire Postmaster General DeJoy.
Management
With Hurricane Season Looming, FEMA Aims to Stave Off Burnout After 'Tiresome' Year
Some offices are at 10% capacity due to widespread deployments, leaving few employees behind to prepare for upcoming storms.
Workforce
Federal Agencies Can Require COVID-19 Testing for Employees, CDC Says
Employees who refuse tests could face "consequences," while those forced to quarantine should be supported, guidelines say.
Management
Faulty Planning and Coordination Hampered the Government's Early Pandemic Repatriation Efforts
"Serious" and "fundamental" challenges put feds, American public's health and safety at risk, GAO finds.
Management
Bipartisan Bill Seeks Broader Input, More Specifics As Agencies Craft Performance Goals
Agencies should consult with more top leaders before issuing their performance plans, lawmakers say.
Management
USPS Should Outsource More Post Offices and Request Subsidies, IG Says
Postal management said only it was "eager to consider" proposals to get the agency out of the red.
Workforce
Biden Administration Reviewing Whether Trump's Proposed DHS Hiring Sprees Were Ever Really Necessary
Homeland Security officials are developing a new staffing model for border personnel after hiccups under Trump.
Workforce
IRS Head Laments Growing Duties Amid Shrinking Workforce: 'We Do Get Outgunned'
The gap between what taxpayers owe and what they pay collectively each year has grown to nearly $1 trillion.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Are Denied Step Increases In Just 1 of Every 1,000 Cases
Within-grade pay raises are "nearly automatic" rather than a true appraisal tool, board finds.
Management
The Biggest Agency and Program Winners in Biden’s FY 2022 Budget
The president's first budget provides significant funding boosts at nearly every agency across government.
Workforce