OMB Announces Steps under ‘Buy American’ Requirements for Agencies
OMB has announced two separate steps under “Buy American” requirements for federal agencies, one related to supply chains agencies use …More
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OPM Guidance on Labor-Management Forums Notes Potential for Resistance
OPM has issued guidance to agencies and unions on establishing cooperative forums as required under a recent executive order reviving …More
New Bill Seeks Greater Transparency on IT Spending
A newly introduced House bill (HR-7524) seeks greater transparency in spending on federal IT, in particular focusing on the GSA …More
FLRA Highlights Requirements, Available Training on Labor-Management Forums
The FLRA has highlighted the requirements for federal labor-management cooperative forums under a recent executive order and the training available …More
GAO Repeats Concerns about Federal Law Enforcement Use of Facial Recognition Technology
Facial recognition technology used by federal law enforcement agencies has “the potential for error and thus the potential to misidentify …More
OPM Seeks New Authorities on HR Workforce, Demonstration Projects
As part of the Biden administration’s budget proposal, OPM is seeking new authority over strategic workforce analysis and development for …More
EPA Contracting Process Vulnerable to Fraud, Collusion, IG Says
The EPA is vulnerable to fraud and collusion among contractors because of “insufficient internal controls” and “poor data management,” the …More
Report: Bad Info on IRS Offices Angers Taxpayers, Puts Employees at Risk
Members of the public who search online for local IRS offices often are directed to offices not set up to …More
Partnership Offers Tips on Building Trust with Employees, Public
Communication, including taking credit for accomplishments, is a key for federal agencies to build trust with their own employees and …More
Bill on Federal Agency Use of AI Gets Bipartisan Support in House
A bill to set new standards on the use of artificial intelligence by federal agencies has cleared the House Oversight …More
FLRA, FMCS to Hold Information Session on Their Roles
The Federal Labor Relations Authority and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service will hold a hybrid in person and virtual …More
Instructions Issued on Reporting for Online ‘Plum Book’
OPM has issued instructions to agencies for reporting on their political appointees for the online version of the ‘Plum Book’ …More
Updates Posted on Workforce Initiatives, Learning Agenda
The latest quarterly update on the President’s Management Agenda cites the launch of a dashboard on Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey …More
Biden Makes another Try on Labor-Management Cooperative Forums
President Biden has issued an executive order to revive labor-management cooperative forums in federal agencies, saying they “provide an opportunity …More
Bills on Federal Building Security, Other Issues Advance
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has approved S-3613, to require facility security committees in federal buildings to …More
The Public Sector: A Leading Light in Responsible Use of AI and Hyperautomation
Government agencies have historically been labeled as hesitant and slow technology adopters, especially compared to their private sector counterparts. The …More
Implementing the Evidence Act – And the Role That a Multi-Layered Change Management Process Will Play
Five years ago, the most comprehensive data governance law was passed in the U.S. On January 14, 2019, the “Foundations …More
IG Urges More Focus on Succession Planning at Farm Credit Administration
The Farm Credit Administration “is facing a substantial risk relating to human capital due to the significant portion of the …More
Report Lists Management, Personnel Issues at State Department for Capitol Hill Attention
A Congressional Research Service report has identified management and personnel issues that drawn the attention of Capitol Hill, including: Passport …More
GSA Credited with Steps to Better Understand Deferred Building Maintenance
An inspector general report has credited the GSA with taking steps to address recommendations made in a 2021 report warning …More
Audit Questions Smithsonian Spending under Pandemic Relief Law
An inspector general audit has questioned some Smithsonian Institution spending under a pandemic relief law, finding that some of the …More
Strategic Plan Issued on ‘Military-Connected’ Employment in Federal Workforce
OPM and OMB have jointly issued a “Government-wide Military-Connected Strategic Action Plan,” with goals of eliminating barriers to federal employment, …More
Report: Growth in Political Appointees Adds Layers, Slows Filling Positions
The number of political appointees subject to Senate confirmation has increased by 60 percent since 1960, slowing down the process …More
OPM Reminds of Agencies of Flexibilities for Recruiting, Retaining AI Employees
OPM has reminded agencies of the compensation-related and other flexibilities they may offer to recruit and retain employees involved with …More
OSC Nominee Confirmed; Several Others Still Pending
The Senate has confirmed for a five-year term to head the Office of Special Counsel Hampton Y. Dellinger, whose positions …More
Attrition Named as among Top Challenges at FDIC
Personnel issues, including ongoing attrition and the potential for even more, were named as among the top management challenges for …More
OSC Credits Whistleblower with Safety Improvements at VA
The Office of Special Counsel has credited a VA whistleblower with improving safety for employees in laundry services operations at …More
Staffing Shortages Hamper FAA Oversight of Private Space Flight, Says GAO
The FAA is facing challenges in staffing up to meet its oversight responsibilities in the growing area of private space …More
Rules Issued on Contracting with Veteran-Owned Firms
Interim rules in the February 23 Federal Register carry out changes in contracting preferences for firms owned and controlled by …More
OPM Issues Playbook on ‘Workforce of the Future’
OPM has issued a “Workforce of the Future” playbook on hiring, career development and other personnel issues common across federal …More
