Management

Democratic Lawmakers Seek to Increase Oversight of ‘Midnight’ Regulations

Bill would require the Government Accountability Office to submit various reports to Congress.

Management

Anonymous Voice Of America Employees Protest New Director 

Robert Reilly has a “troubling history of mismanagement at VOA” and is “openly hostile to Muslims and Gays,” wrote the whistleblowers’ senior counsel.

Management

Defense Policy Bill Includes Bipartisan Provision for Greater Transparency on Federal Spending

The bill will create a central inventory of spending information, which good government groups say is overdue.  

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Vaccine Distribution Begins; Trump and Biden Plan Messaging Campaigns  

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

Workforce

Federal Employees to Get a Full Day Off on Christmas Eve

President Trump issues an executive order that breaks with recent precedent by granting vacation for all of Dec. 24, rather than a half-day.

Management

Election Commission Regains Quorum and Resumes Full Duties, Facing a Massive Backlog of Work 

There are 446 matters before the agency and 275 staff reports awaiting decisions from the commissioners. 

Management

Transition Roundup: Hearing Examines Transition Improvements; Biden Announces More Personnel Picks

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

Management

Global Media Agency Head Replaces Acting Voice of America Director 

This is the latest in a series of controversial moves by Michael Pack during his six months in office.

Oversight

White House Trade Adviser Violated Hatch Act Multiple Times, Watchdog Finds 

The Office of Special Counsel recommended disciplinary action, but the Trump administration has been weak on enforcing the law prohibiting political activity in the federal workplace. 

Management

Trump Administration Finalizes Rule to Protect Religion-Based Federal Contractors

It has “a grotesquely overbroad exemption” that could allow for discrimination, said one critic. 

Management

Transition Roundup: Biden Announces Health Team; Transition Challenges at the Pentagon 

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

Management

Biden Will Issue Mask Mandate for Federal Buildings

The president-elect will also encourage universal mask wearing for his first 100 days.

Management

Transition Roundup: Biden Asks Fauci to Stay; USAID Watchdog Probes Possible Records Violation

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