Management
FEMA is promising to be more 'forward-leaning' this hurricane season
The agency wants to get its staff deployed earlier in the process ahead of what is shaping up to be an intense period of potential disasters.
Updated
Defense
Former vice chief of naval operations arrested on bribery, conspiracy charges
Robert Burke, a retired four-star, is alleged to have steered work toward a services company while he was commanding Naval Forces Europe-Africa.
Defense
Air Force unit resumes intel ops after Discord leak
Jack Teixeira's former group went through “recertification” before it could continue its mission.
Management
VA's tech training program for vets is up for renewal, but backers want more accountability
A provision in a recently introduced legislative package would extend VA’s VET-TEC training program through September 2026 while seeking to address employment disparities.
Sponsor Content
US Forest Service and USAID spotlighted at Salesforce World Tour
At Salesforce World Tour D.C. government leaders spoke about the steps they’re taking to enhance customer and partner experiences.
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News
Trump found guilty on 34 felony counts in New York hush money trial
The first criminal trial of a former U.S. president wrapped up in Manhattan on Thursday, marking an extraordinary moment in American history.
Pay & Benefits
New bill would task VA with more actively promoting veteran transition assistance
The Informing VETS Act would require the department to regularly promote programs designed to assist veterans leaving military service and offer more comparison of information on educational benefits.
Management
Biden’s labor report card: Historian gives ‘Union Joe’ a higher grade than any president since FDR
COMMENTARY | President Joe Biden came into the White House intent on being "the most pro-union president leading the most pro-union administration in American history." Four years later, he has shown a lot of progress.
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Zero Trust: Understanding the Identity maturity model
Get practical guidance on maturing the Identity security controls outlined by the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Zero Trust Maturity Model Version 2.0.
Tech
IRS makes Direct File permanent
The tool piloted during the recent tax season helped certain taxpayers file online with the government for free.
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Pay & Benefits
I have $1,000,000 (or $500,000 or $750,000) for retirement, now what?
Figuring out how to use your money in retirement.
Workforce
Federal appeals board could soon reshape what it means to be a whistleblower
MSPB has asked outside parties to weigh in on a case for the first time in nearly a decade.
Management
OPM reminds agencies of burrowing rules ahead of election season
All proposed appointments to career competitive service or Senior Executive Service positions must be reviewed by the federal government’s dedicated HR agency.
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$32.6301
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$25.7051
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Oversight
USPS doesn’t know if it has enough law enforcement protecting mail and employees
Postal inspectors and police are responding to more criminal activity and management should better determine needs, GAO says.
Workforce
Nuclear agency needs more insights into its workforce recruitment efforts, GAO says
A new report from the watchdog said that the National Nuclear Security Administration has made progress on addressing its staffing efforts, but continues to budget for a smaller workforce than it needs.
Tech
DHS sets its research sights on 8 emerging technologies
The Homeland Security Department’s Innovation, Research and Development Strategic Plan focuses its investment the next seven years on AI, cybersecurity, biotech and more.
Oversight
Watchdog calls out EPA for continued cybersecurity concerns
The EPA has still not implemented GAO’s 2019 recommendation to develop a process for conducting an organization-wide cybersecurity risk assessment.
Pay & Benefits
L Funds: A Love Affair
COMMENTARY | For these “set it and forget it” funds, “setting it” may require a bit more work than matching your birth year to the “right” fund.
Updated
Workforce
Supreme Court rules in favor of federal employee in furlough case
Feds may have more leeway on timing when appealing their employment cases to federal courts.
Workforce
New regulation would allow some former feds to skirt conflict-of-interest contact requirement
A rule proposed in the Federal Register would allow for former senior employees of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response to have contact with HHS officials within the conflict-of-interest restriction period of one year.
Tech
DOD, VA need more data on how their toxic exposure tracking app is used, watchdog says
A report from the Government Accountability Office found that oversight of the joint system for centralizing toxic exposure records has fallen off, despite a growing influx of PACT Act-related claims.
Workforce
Space Force inches closer to classified remote work
The platform could be a popular remote-work solution for Space Systems Command.
Workforce
New analysis shows U.S. staff are underrepresented at the UN
Despite being the top contributor to the United Nations, the GAO found that the number of American citizen employees at certain agencies fell short of geographic representation targets set by the international organization.
Workforce
Agencies’ best tool in closing talent gaps: Diversity, equity and inclusion
COMMENTARY | By keeping DEI at the heart of recruitment and retention strategies, government leaders can address some of the complex challenges our country faces day in and out.
Management