NAPA Outlines ‘Grand Challenges’ In Public Administration
The Grand Challenges fall into four categories: Protecting and Advancing Democracy, Strengthening Social and Economic Development, Ensuring Environmental Sustainability, and Managing Technological Changes.
OPM Releases Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Results
Results indicate that happiness among federal employees increased slightly in 2019, although most large agencies saw little change.
VA Launches Virtual Exam Stations in Rural Communities
The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Project Atlas seeks to bring telehealth services to rural communities where veterans lack internet connectivity in their homes. The agency has announced a partnership with private sector groups to test 10 remote telehealth patient examination rooms in locations across the country in coming months.
New Cyber Standards May Shrink Contractor Pool
Officials at the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) have expressed confusion about whether new vendor cybersecurity standards will limit the number of vendors that qualify for critical government technology projects.
The Power Of Public Service In Massachusetts
Huey and Maya head to Boston to visit their next big federal destination: the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum on Columbia Point.
OIG Identifies ‘Significant Deficiencies’ Within VA Whistleblower Office
The OIG found that OAWP failed to conduct unbiased investigations of VA executives and managers, used untrained staff to conduct its investigations, failed to conduct thorough fact-findings, and placed whistleblowers in greater harm for having engaged in whistleblowing to the office.
Here's How The National Park Service Got Started
The National Park Service is a staple agency for many Americans. The History Channel dives into the NPS’ roots.
Lawmakers Push for .Gov Domains for Local Governments
Lawmakers have expressed fears that a mixed bag of domain names for local governments can promote “spoofing” and lead to cyberattacks.
Bipartisan Support Grows For Repeal Of WEP
Last month, Americans went to the polls to cast their ballots in the midterm elections. As a non-partisan organization, the Federal Managers Association watched the election results closely, supporting both Democrats and Republicans with a track record of working to enhance the federal workforce.
FLRA: DOD Violated Educator CBA
The Federal Labor Relations Authority found that the Department of Defense violated its collective-bargaining agreement (CBA) with the educators’ union (the Federal Education Association – Stateside Region) when it refused to credit “plus hours” earned before educators earned a master’s degree when determining employee pay lanes.
Preparation Tips For FEHB Open Season 2020
Over the duration of a year, many things can change for your family in terms of your health plan needs. If you got married or had a child, you may need a different level of coverage.
OPM Proposes Removal Of Nearly 50 Occupational Codes
“OPM is proposing to cancel the occupational series below due to the evolution of work,” the memo reads.
House Legislation Takes Aim at VA Union ‘Bribes’
Legislation introduced to the House of Representatives by Congressman Neal Dunn (R-FL) would bar the Veterans Affairs (VA) secretary from entering into collective bargaining agreements that offer “financial incentives to prospective members.”
MSPB Issues Memo To Build On OPM Hiring Improvement Memos
The Office of Policy and Evaluation at the Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) has issued an October 2019 memo to build upon the Office of Personnel Management’s hiring improvement initiatives.
5 Must-Do’s For Employee Onboarding
Bringing a new employee in to the office can be hard. Here are the top tips for welcoming them.
GSA Issues Final Rule On Payments In Kind
The General Services Administration has issued a final rule creating a new definition for “payment in kind” to account for waived or discounted registration fees provided by non-federal sponsors of meetings or functions in which an agency employee speaks, participates in a panel, or presents information.
What To Do When You Lose A Loved One
As the life insurance choice of over 46,000 Feds and their families, WAEPA is committed to providing Federal employees with access to products and services that promote their health, welfare, and financial well-being.
Finding Funding In Vermont
Huey and I traveled from New Hampshire to Vermont. Our drive wove through scenic small towns and stretches of unbroken trees, which were starting to become tinted with fall colors.