Oversight

The Special IG for Afghanistan Shares Advice on How to Spend Aid Money Well

More recommendations will come in the watchdog’s quarterly report next week.   

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Smooth Sailing on Test Kit Distribution, Kudos for Fauci and Collins

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Management

Bipartisan Pair of Lawmakers Considers Reforms to CDC, Other Health Agencies 

Making the CDC director a Senate-confirmed position is one provision in a new draft bill on pandemic preparedness. 

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Watchdog Outlines More SBA Fraud Concerns; Tax Help for Military Service Members

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News

State Department Authorizes Some Federal Employees to Leave Ukraine

“Decisions were made out of an abundance of caution,” said a department official. 

Management

Biden’s ‘A-Team’ Turnover Shows ‘Return to Normalcy,’ Report Finds

Staff’s professional experience and transition efforts were likely stabilizing factors. 

Management

Trump-Biden Transition Revealed Weaknesses That Should be Addressed, Report Finds

Suggestions include clarifying OMB’s budget and regulatory roles during transfers of power, and making fewer steps contingent upon GSA’s ascertainment of election results.

Management

New Interagency Council Will Further ‘Made in America’ Efforts

“From day one, President Biden has made clear that when the federal government spends taxpayer dollars, it should support American workers and businesses,” said an administration official. 

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: One Year of the Biden COVID-19 Response

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Oversight

Watchdog: FDA Needs a Central Workforce Plan to Help Meet Public Health Mission

The agency faces stiff competition from private sector employers, said the Government Accountability Office. 

Workforce

Justice Department Alumni Support Accountability for Jan. 6 Capitol Attack

“There is no good reason” not to include President Trump in the department’s inquiries, they wrote.

Oversight

Lawmakers Question Agencies on Implementation of Customer Service Act 

The law requires agencies to accept digital signatures to authorize congressional offices to help constituents.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: More Tax Season Concerns; FDA Administrator Nomination Advances

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Management

Almost One Year In: Biden’s Track Record on Nominations and Confirmations

The process underscores the challenges with so many positions needing Senate confirmation, the Partnership for Public Service said in a new report. 

Management

Marijuana Use ‘Remains Relevant, But Not Determinative’ for Security Clearances

The increasing number of states and localities that have decriminalized marijuana prompted a guidance update. 

Management

Coronavirus Roundup: Contracts for COVID Tests Awarded; Pentagon Heightens Restrictions 

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