Oversight
House Democrat Asks Inspectors General to Review Agencies' Reopening Plans
"Your continued oversight is critical to protect the health and safety of our government’s most valuable resource: its federal workforce," Connolly wrote.
Oversight
Coronavirus Roundup: Senate Democrats Introduce COVID-19 Ethics and Oversight Bill; VOA Officials Resign Amid Claims CDC is Excluding VOA Journalists
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Oversight
Democrats Propose Requiring Federal Law Enforcement Officers to Identify Themselves During Protests
“Transparency is a building block of public trust and federal law enforcement officials who hid their identities were not serving the public's interest,” said one lawmaker.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Pentagon To Enter First Phase of Reopening; Biden Outlines His Plan to Restart Economy if Elected
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Management
Election Assistance Commission Regains Permanent Leaders In Top Positions
After nearly eight months, the agency now has a permanent executive director and general counsel.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: EPA Union Asks for Transparency on Reopenings; OSHA Provides Guidance on Wearing Masks at Work
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Oversight
House Democrats Ask IC for Plans to Prevent Foreign Actors from Exploiting Racial Tensions
“Unfortunately, we know that foreign actors have historically sought to exploit tensions in American communities during times like these,” they wrote.
Management
White House Gives Agencies 14 Days to Detail Their Plans to Slash Regulations
The Trump administration is doubling down on regulatory rollbacks as a way to spur the economy.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: D.C. National Guard Members Test Positive Following Protests; Watchdog Says Pandemic Could Delay 2020 Census
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Oversight
Watchdog Groups Highlight Potential Issues of Acting IGs Holding Dual Roles
In “today’s highly partisan environment” this setup could “understandably raise questions and create unease” in both the IG office and the agency where the official holds an executive job, said experts.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Advocacy Group Outlines Potential Issues with EPA’s Reopening; Democrats Demand Investigation of ‘Project Airbridge’
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Oversight
Democrats Press FEMA on Hurricane Season Preparations Amid Pandemic
Lawmakers want more information on staffing and procurement.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Pentagon Allows Lifting of Some Travel Restrictions; More Census Operations Resume
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Oversight
Republican Senator Holds Up Nominations While Awaiting IG Firing Explanations
The positions now in limbo are National Counterterrorism Center director and State Department undersecretary for arms control and international security.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: IRS Plans to Send More Employees Back; HHS Requires Coronavirus Data to Include Race and Ethnicity
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Oversight
Legislation Seeks to Increase Transparency and Strengthen Congress’ Role in Federal Spending
Both parties have “encroached on the power of the purse,” said one senator, but “this has been acutely true under this administration.”
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: VA Is Still Struggling on Testing; OMB Stresses ‘Decentralized’ Approach to Agencies’ Return to Workplaces
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Management
OMB Nominee Pledges to Work With Congress and GAO on Coronavirus Investigations
The Office of Management and Budget will “be as responsive as we possibly can,” said Russell Vought.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Indian Health Service Forms Critical Response Team; Defense Secretary Reminds Personnel to Be Apolitical
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Oversight
Labor Dept IG Steps Down Following Pandemic Relief Fund Fraud Warning
“This decision has been long in the works and is for entirely personal reasons. I have not been told or asked to resign,” Scott Dahl said.
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