Management
Coronavirus Roundup: The COVID-19 National Emergency Ends
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Tech
Taxpayer Data Is at Risk Due to Cybersecurity Deficiencies at IRS, a Report Warns
An annual assessment of the IRS' information technology program alleges critical cybersecurity deficiencies in the agency's handling of taxpayer data privacy.
Tech
Banning TikTok Could Weaken Personal Cybersecurity
TikTok restrictions could lead to individuals engaging in risky digital behavior to circumvent mobile app bans, potentially exposing their networks and data to bad actors, an expert warns.
Management
Biden’s Dilemma, Part 5: He Needs More Government Rebuilders on His Side
The latest in a series of infographics on Americans’ views of government reform heading into the 2024 election.
Workforce
Workforce Priorities in the Intelligence Community
Chris Riotta talks to experts on human capital initiatives at NSA, ODNI and more.
Workforce
The Biden Administration Tells Agencies to Scale Back Telework
Federal employee unions and career agency HR leaders reportedly were left out of the development of a new Office of Management and Budget memo that instructs agencies to “substantially increase meaningful in-person work at federal offices.”
Management
Lawmakers Make a Renewed Effort to Crack Down on Traffickers Sending Opioids Through USPS
The Biden administration should stop giving countries a free pass to avoid fentanyl detection measures, bipartisan pair says.
Pay & Benefits
Last Minute Tax Tips
Things to keep in mind if you still haven’t filed—or even if you have.
Oversight
This Agency’s Declassification Work Could Be a Model for Others
A new paper, based on consultations with government officials and others, looks at what the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has done in recent years.
Tech
Proposed HIPAA Rule Would Restrict Law Enforcement Access to Abortion, Reproductive Health Data Across State Lines
The HHS published a proposed modification to HIPAA’s privacy rule, giving new protections to personal health information related to reproductive care history in the wake of Dobbs and the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Workforce
Miscommunication Can Actually Be Good For Problem Solving
New research digs into how some miscommunication in groups solving problems can actually benefit the process.
Management
Biden’s Dilemma, Part 4: The 2024 Election Will Be Fought Between Republican Dismantlers and Democratic Rebuilders
The latest in a series of infographics on Americans’ views of government reform heading into the 2024 election.
Workforce
The Social Security Administration Workforce is Burning Out
Erich Wagner joins the podcast to workforce issues at SSA.
Management
HHS to Help Launch National Abortion Hotline
The Biden administration is continuing to seek ways to support abortion care as many states restrict access.
Workforce
Merit Board: Agencies Must Tell Employees to Pick One Place to File Personnel Action Appeals, and Stick With It
An Air Force civilian worker was never informed that she could not both file a union grievance and have the Merit Systems Protection Board hear her case.
Nextgov
Proposed HIPAA Rule Would Restrict Law Enforcement Access to Abortion, Reproductive Health Data Across State Lines
The HHS published a proposed modification to HIPAA’s privacy rule, giving new protections to personal health information related to reproductive care history in the wake of Dobbs and the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Nextgov
FCC Officially Launches Its Space Bureau
The agency launched the Space Bureau and Office of International Affairs after reorganizing its International Bureau.
Management
End of Emergency Puts the Fate of COVID-19 Policies for Feds and Safety Task Force Up in the Air
The Biden administration is reviewing its protocols and will issue further guidance, an official said.
Oversight
Federal Agencies Lag in Registering Voters Despite Biden Executive Order, Advocates Say
15 Republican secretaries of state sent a letter to the White House, asking president to reverse order, which they said will produce duplicate registrations, confuse citizens
Pay & Benefits
Debt Ceiling Concerns, the New Postal Health Plan Rule, and More Reaction to the COVID Hazard Pay Setback
News updates and stories you may have missed.
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