Proposed Rule Expands Ban-the-Box Policy for Federal Agencies, Contractors
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is soliciting comments before the deadline of June 27, 2022, on the proposed rule, which appeared in the Federal Register on Wednesday.
Biden Administration, Federal Workforce Organizations Celebrate Public Service
In embracing all things #GovPossible, the federal community continues to celebrate Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) 2022.
Scientific Integrity Report Reveals HHS Must Do More to Address Political Interference
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recommended the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) strengthen scientific integrity policies.
Federal Employees Work Satisfaction Continues to Decline
Federal employees were overall less satisfied and less engaged in their jobs last year, according to the 2021 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) results released last week.
New Ethics Rule Allows Federal Employees to Accept $10K in Legal Funds Donations
The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) released a proposed rule this week removing limitations for federal employees who accept donations to pay their legal fees.
State Department Using Streamlined Process to Hire 50 Data Scientists
In a hiring announcement issued last week, the State Department announced its intentions to hire at least 50 data scientists through a streamlined assessment-based application process.
New OPM Labor Relations Guidance Aims to Eliminate Organizing Barriers
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published a trio of memos aimed at helping unions communicate with federal employees, collect dues, and organize new workplaces.
IRS Plans to Modernize “Where’s My Refund” Assistance Tool After GAO Probe
To coincide with Tax Day, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report examining challenges faced by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) during the 2021 tax filing season.
OMB Urges Agencies to Reduce Paperwork Burdens on Citizens
In recent guidance, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) instructed federal agencies to reduce the administrative burdens citizens face when applying for federal services.
New Rule Expands Buy Indian Act, Advances Equity Executive Order
The Interior Department Indian Affairs Office published a final rule in the Federal Register last week to increase Tribal businesses' access to funding and procurement preferences.
IRS Aims to Clear Backlog in 2022 Amid Announcements of Hiring Spree, Reentry Plans
As the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) continues to work through existing backlogs, the filing deadline for taxpayers remains Monday, April 18, 2022.
Secretary Mayorkas Honors 800 DHS Employees Ahead of Public Service Recognition Week
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas paid tribute to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) workforce during the 2022 Secretary’s Awards.
OPM Bolsters Federal Employees Voting, Administration Seeks Same for Native Communities
In March 2021, President Biden issued an executive order (E.O. 14019) to expand access to voting. New Administration guidance indicates that voting is now more than just an election day event.
AFGE Confirms 600 COVID-19 Fatalities as Commerce, HUD Release Reentry Plans
Everett Kelley, National President of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), revealed at the union's annual conference that more than 600 members have died of COVID-19.
5-Year Strategy at GSA Indicates Digital Government Can Rebuild Public Trust
The General Services Administration (GSA) recently identified digital government as a key strategic objective of a five-year strategic plan to restore public trust in federal agencies.
White House Releases Proposed Budget for FY 2023, 4.6% Pay Raise for Federal Employees
President Biden’s $5.8 trillion budget proposal for fiscal year (FY) 2023 aims to give every Cabinet department a budget increase while reducing the federal deficit that has skyrocketed in recent years.
Supporting Muslim Employees During Ramadan
From April 2 to May 2 this year, all Muslims (excluding children, elderly, those unwell, and pregnant women) will observe Ramadan—Islam’s fourth pillar and the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.
GAO Identifies Societal Trends Impacting Domestic Vitality, Security
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently published its Strategic Plan 2022-2027, identifying 12 trends affecting the future of the country, and provides priorities for Congress to consider.