Management

Election Agency Works to Accommodate Coronavirus During 2020 Campaign Season

“Even before the coronavirus pandemic, the lack of a quorum at the FEC was keeping it from taking swift action on any complaints,” said one expert.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: OMB Releases New Workforce Guidance, Agencies Report More COVID-19 Cases

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

Management

White House Releases Coronavirus Guidance for Federal Contractors 

Directive comes as the Defense Department announced a contractor died over the weekend.

Oversight

Government Transparency Is More Critical Now Than Ever, Experts Say

“If there was ever a time for citizen oversight and media oversight and, obviously, insider oversight ... it’s now,” says one former USAID official.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Many Feds are in “Critical Infrastructure Workforce”

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

Management

Lead Contractors Association Calls for Leave-Sharing Policy and Telework Guidance

Professional Services Council asks OMB and IRS to provide more direction during coronavirus outbreak. 

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: FEMA Now Leads the Federal Response

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

Management

Trump Intends to Nominate Russell Vought for Permanent OMB Director

Vought has been the acting director of the Office of Management and Budget since January 2019.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Federal Response Could Last 18 Months

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

Management

New White House Guidance Says Agencies Should ‘Minimize Face-to-Face Interactions’

The Office of Management and Budget said the government must continue to operate through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Management

Native American Energy Department Employee Wins Significant Civil Rights Settlement

Jody TallBear was awarded $200,000, the restoration of 100 hours of sick leave, and executive training.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: News About the Outbreak that Matters to Feds

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

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: News About the Outbreak that Matters to Feds

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

Management

Lead Trade Association Calls for More Guidance for Federal Contractors

The Professional Services Council represents over 400 companies that work with all federal agencies.

Management

Senator Calls on Administration to Offer Flexibilities on Security Clearance Adjudications for Coronavirus

Sen. Warner wants to ensure that coronavirus financial hardships don’t negatively impact intelligence community employees and contractors.

Management

Federal Prison Employees and Others Question BOP’s Readiness for Coronavirus  

There are no confirmed cases yet, but the bureau should have been more “proactive,” said one employee.

Defense

Pentagon Audit Shows Progress, But Also Deep Challenges in Financial Management

Defense auditors are finding new problems faster than solving old ones, accountability group says.

Management

Transparency in the Trump Era

To hold government officials and agencies accountable, citizens need timely and accurate information about their work.