Management

Trump Promises to ‘Crush’ Coronavirus, Double Down on First-Term Priorities

“We will lead America into new frontiers of ambition and discovery,” the president said of his second term plans during the Republican National Convention.

Oversight

Feds Can Be Prosecuted for Hatch Act Violations, Though Pompeo and Wolf Are Likely in the Clear

Prosecutions would be possible for the Cabinet officials' non-appointed aides if they were deemed to have acted inappropriately.

Management

New Executive Order Seeks to Put Federal Buildings in Disadvantaged Areas

The General Services Administration will develop a plan to implement the directive. 

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: CDC Changes Testing Guidelines; IRS Will Send ‘Catch-Up’ Payments

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

Management

Bipartisan Bill Would Standardize Public Health Data and Bolster Sharing

The legislation would also establish a cross-agency working group for ongoing recommendations.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Second Term Trump Agenda Seeks to ‘Return to Normal’ in 2021

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

Management

Former National Security Officials from Republican Administrations Endorse Biden

The 73 former officials and lawmakers say Trump is a danger to the nation through his words and actions. 

Oversight

Lawmakers Ask Watchdog to Review New Coronavirus Data Reporting System Housed Within HHS 

“We are concerned that these reporting changes undermine the nation’s COVID-19 response efforts,” wrote top House Energy and Commerce Committee members. 

Oversight

Watchdog: OSHA Had Trouble Processing Whistleblower Complaints Efficiently Even Before Coronavirus Hit

During the first four months of the pandemic the agency received 30% more complaints than during the same period in 2019. 

Management

Government Surpasses Small Business Contracting Goals in Fiscal 2019 for Seventh Year

Agencies also set records for contracting with women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned and small disadvantaged businesses. 

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: First Night of DNC Focuses on Administration's Pandemic Missteps

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

Oversight

OSC Outlines Hatch Act Compliance Requirements for Convention Speech at White House

“If something falls into a gray zone, I recommend people seek OSC's Hatch Act advice before assuming something is either okay or a violation,” said a former OSC official.