Digital Government
Funding bill fails in Senate
The federal government is up against approaching deadlines for avoiding a partial government shutdown and hitting its debt ceiling.
People
How feds can access TSP loans during shutdowns
During the 35-day shutdown in 2018, the government's retirement savings system saw a spike in withdrawals from federal employees looking to make ends meet without regular paychecks.
Cybersecurity
Lessons of the Cyber Reskilling Academy
The leaders who orchestrated a reskilling program meant to transform feds into cyber defense analysts have some takeaways.
People
MSPB nominees hope to triage massive backlog of cases
The board will also likely have to address fallout from disciplinary measures taken as the federal employee COVID-19 vaccine mandate takes effect.
People
NDAA cyber reserve proposal revised with labor in mind
A federal employee union still has concerns about a permanent National Digital Reserve Corps at the General Services Administration.
People
BLM to bring leadership back to D.C.
The Interior Department is reversing a Trump administration move to put the Bureau of Land Management in Grand Junction, Colo., but the new outpost will now serve as a Western headquarters.
People
AFGE looks to block Cyber Command reserve program in NDAA
A proposed amendment to the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act to pilot a cybersecurity reserve force at the Department of Defense would weaken merit systems principles, according to the largest federal employee union.
Digital Government
How do Americans feel about federal tech?
A new survey digs into the public’s perceptions about federal IT, government services delivery and data privacy.
People
What will the new Digital Corps look like?
Technology talent with a desire to serve is out there, says Chris Kaung. There just aren't many places for them to get into public service early in their careers. The U.S. Digital Corps is meant to fix that.
People
Biden's COVID vaccination mandate for feds has a deadline
Federal employees have until November 22 to comply with the administration's vaccination mandate
People
OPM looks to modernize IT, set up revolving fund
In a report to Congress, the Office of Personnel Management said it largely agreed with a set of recommendations from the National Academy of Public Administration about the future of the HR agency.
Cybersecurity
Report: Fostering a diverse cybersecurity workforce
Experts at an Aspen Institute event explained some roadblocks to cultivating a diverse cybersecurity workforce and offered potential solutions, including putting less reliance on formal certification.
People
Biden's DDM tees up strategic planning agenda
The Biden administration wants to capitalize on agencies' current strategic planning process to move major administration priorities like climate, pandemic recovery, economic recovery and equity.
People
Biden mandates COVID vaccine for feds, contractors
The vaccine mandate will supplant administration workforce policy put in place in July that requires either vaccinations or regular testing for federal employees.
Acquisition
Feds get more guidance on COVID vaccination, testing
The Biden administration is eyeing booster shots for some Americans, but for its vaccination and testing program for federal employees, those who are two weeks out from a completed vaccination are considered covered without a booster shot, for now.
Digital Government
House infrastructure bill includes over $3 billion for federal tech
Under an amendment from Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), the Technology Modernization Fund could see another $1 billion in capitalization.
People
Federal managers seek hard info on COVID-19 testing plans
In a letter sent to administration officials Thursday, the Government Managers Coalition flagged concerns that agencies and managers are ill-prepared to roll out the administration's COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements for feds.
People
Biden names pick for final MSPB slot
The Merit Systems Protection Board has been without a quorum for over four years and has a backlog of more than 3,000 appeals.
Digital Government
New Labor Dept. office will focus on UI modernization
The office will implement a strategic modernization plan for unemployment insurance set to range from developing modular tech capabilities to identity verification.
Digital Government
GSA launches new Digital Corps to attract early-career techies
The first cohort of the new program, which launches in the fall, will focus on pandemic response, the economy, cybersecurity and streamlining government services.
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