IG Cites Lessons Learned in Abandoned VA Program
A now-discontinued VA program intended to streamline the processing of veterans’ claims applications suffered from ineffective planning, an IG report …More
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OMB Issues New Policy on Identity Management
OMB has issued a new policy on identity, credential and access management, which it says “has become even more critical …More
GAO Identifies New Efficiency Opportunities
A new GAO report on the long-running issue of overlap, duplication and fragmentation of federal programs identifies more than two …More
Spoofing of Agencies Continues to Spread
In a sign of the ever-widening problem of scammers pretending to be calling from federal agencies to threaten victims into …More
EPA Needs to Better Manage Cyber Weaknesses, Says Audit
The EPA is not following its own procedures for addressing known weaknesses in its cyber protections and as a result, …More
GSA Launches Central Cloud Services Repository
The GSA has launched a “cloud information center” as a central repository for cloud computing resources, designed to be “a …More
EEOC Sets Training Classes
The EEOC has scheduled several sets of training classes beginning with one June 19-22 on drafting effective final agency actions …More
MSPB Seeks Input on Research Topics
The MSPB has put out a call for suggestions for topics for it to research, as it is drafting a …More
Report Underscores Challenges in Balancing Service Delivery Methods
In a report that underscores the challenges that many agencies are facing in balancing traditional face-to-face customer service with remotely …More
USPS Continues to Lead in Public Approval
The Postal Service once again received the highest public approval ratings among federal agencies in a poll conducted by the …More
Agencies Asked for Examples of Reskilling Employees
OPM has asked agencies to provide examples of how they are working to reskill and upskill employees, reminding them that …More
GSA Touts Data Analytics Program for Customer Service
GSA has said that agencies have been having success using its Data Analytics Program to “track online data and update …More
Management-Related Bills Advance
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has approved several management-related bills including two that already have passed the …More
Concerns Raised about Job Candidate Self-Assessments
One unintended consequence of the Obama administration’s hiring reforms that eliminated the “knowledge, skills and abilities” evaluation as an initial …More
GAO Raises another Warning on Cybersecurity
GAO has called new attention to numerous reports it has issued on vulnerability of agencies to cyber attacks, saying that …More
MSPB Reviews Causes, Solutions on Poor Performance
One main contributor to poor performance in the federal workplace is employees who are in jobs that are wrong for …More
Code Challenge Being Tried for IT Recruitment
The CIO Council has launched a “code challenge” as a new tool for recruiting IT specialists, one of the fields …More
GSA Proposes Changes to Payment Reporting Requirements
GSA has proposed to change its rules so that a waived or discounted registration fee provided by the non-federal sponsor …More
Legislation Targets Improper Payments
Bipartisan legislation (S-2550) has been introduced to provide agencies with fuller access to the SSA’s database of deaths and requiring …More
Executive Boards Recount Training, Preparedness Activities
Federal Executive Boards continued to concentrate in 2018 on emergency preparedness, employee safety and security as well as development and …More
GAO Cites Staffing Issues at Ginnie Mae
The Government National Mortgage Association–Ginnie Mae–a government owned corporation that is part of HUD, relies “heavily” on contractors to make …More
OPM Issues Final Call for Executive Allocations
OPM has issued the second and final phase of its biennial call for agencies to make their cases for adding …More
Agencies Hazy on Cloud Computing Costs, Savings, Says GAO
Sixteen major federal departments and agencies report that over 2016-2019 they increased spending on cloud-based services by $1 billion, resulting …More
OPM Seeks Data on Pathways Program
OPM has told agencies to report by the end of May on their use of the Pathways Program, including expected …More
Report Criticizes Inventory Management at VA; Hearing Planned
Leaders of the House Veterans Affairs Committee have said that they will explore in an upcoming hearing issues raised in …More
Initiative for Purchasing through Commercial Portals Advances
OMB and GSA have released an implementation plan for the second phase of an initiative to better enable agencies to …More
GAO Questions VA’s Facilities Rating System
The VA has not followed through on issues raised in its own reviews of its system for rating its Veterans …More
Finalists for Sammies Award Announced
The Partnership for Public Service has chosen 26 federal employees or teams from across 20 agencies as the finalists for …More
OPM to Take over Much of DoD Employee Training
OPM will take over much of DoD’s employee training functions, under an agreement between the two designed to consolidate the …More
Senate Backs Rotational Program for Cybersecurity Employees
The Senate has passed S-406, aimed at better developing and retaining federal employees with cybersecurity skills, one of the occupations …More
