Oversight
Watchdogs: Having the Authority to Hire People Faster Would Strengthen Oversight of Ukraine Aid
The State, Defense and U.S. Agency for International Development inspectors general are also looking to place staff at the U.S. embassy in Kyiv.
Oversight
How An Inclusive Work Environment Attracts and Retains Tech Workers
An inclusive IT staff helps Detroit close workforce gaps and bridge the digital divide.
Defense
Treasury Sanctions Arms Dealer Who Attempted to Broker Deals Between North Korea and Russia
A new class of “merchants of death” may be emerging from the Russian war on Ukraine
Tech
TikTok, Security and Government Devices
Tom Guarente of Armis joins the podcast to discuss what network administrators need to know about the potential threat that the social media app poses.
Workforce
Federal Asylum Officers Blast New Biden Rule as Contrary to Legal, Moral Obligations
Management has told employees they understand the concerns, but employees will either have to comply or quit.
Pay & Benefits
7 Things We’ve Learned So Far This Year
News and tips about pay, pensions, the TSP and more.
Oversight
Experts See Economic Problems for U.S. as Struggle Over Debt Limit, Spending Cuts Extends
Economic experts testified in front of the U.S. House Budget Committee on Wednesday, as a fierce debate over the nation’s budget remains front and center.
Tech
The Trends Reshaping Government Work This Year
William D. Eggers joins the podcast to discuss a new Deloitte report.
Workforce
Union to Defense Chief: You Aren't Using Your Own Employees Enough to Help Meet Global Threats
AFGE called on the Biden administration and Congress to align the Federal Wage System’s locality pay map with that of the General Schedule and advance legislation to improve Defense Department civilian police pay.
Oversight
FBI Whistleblower Protections May Finally Catch Up With Obama-era Policy Changes
The Justice Department also wants to know how it can further increase “fairness, effectiveness, efficiency and transparency” for whistleblowers.
Workforce
Infant Formula Crisis Could Recur, Former FDA Official Tells Congress
While the Food and Drug Administration has made some changes, infant formula manufacturers are not required to notify the agency if they detect certain types of bacteria at their facilities.
Oversight
Members Of Senate Panel Press Financial Regulators On Massive Bank Failures
Members of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs asked if the Federal Reserve could have done more to prevent the collapse.
Workforce
Hiring With Temporary Cash Infusions Won't Force Future Layoffs, Agency Leaders Say
As agencies look to grow their workforces, House Republicans warn they will not be able to support the increased staffing levels in the future.
Tech
Senators Reintroduce Bill to Bolster Federal Data Center Security
The bipartisan legislation seeks to protect federal data centers from physical and digital threats by establishing minimum requirements to enhance the security of these critical facilities.
Pay & Benefits
It’s No Secret: Fed Pay Still Lags—But Union Leaders Have A Fix
Fed workers shouldn’t be “forced to see your standard of living fall over time,” says the director of public policy for the American Federation of Government Employees.
Workforce
Not Even the Best Places to Work in Government Were Immune to Federal Employee Morale Decline Last Year
The Partnership for Public Service on Wednesday released the first batch of rankings from its annual analysis of the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey.
Oversight
There Are Ways to Improve the System of Classifying Documents
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss the different ways that Congress and the National Archives are tackling problems like overclassification.
Management
Defense Secretary to Senator: Lift Your Holds on Our Nominees and Promotions
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., placed the holds in objection to the Pentagon’s policies on reproductive health care for service members.
Management
McCarthy Wants Biden 'On the Clock' to Negotiate Over the Debt Ceiling
The House speaker says he wants to avoid brinksmanship, but is refusing the White House's request for a clean debt limit increase and calling for dramatic spending cuts.
Oversight
Veterans Affairs Committee Dems Offer Bills to Streamline VA Operations
The two proposals would seek to consolidate business functions at the agency and independently verify and validate IT modernization efforts.
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