Federal Newscast
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Congressional oversight leaders ask NASA for more info on official time use
In today’s Federal Newscast, the leaders of both Congressional oversight committees are not satisfied with the data on official time NASA provided.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Proposals to reform the IRS are on the way
In today’s Federal Newscast, Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) says there will be a bill next month to begin restructuring the IRS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Congressman wants federal bonuses published
In today’s Federal Newscast on Federal News Radio, Representative Mark Sanford (R-SC) says the public should be able to see how much federal employees earn from performance bonuses.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Lawmakers concerned with OPM’s lack of IT upgrades
In today’s Federal Newscast on Federal News Radio, three years after the Office of Personnel’s data breach, members of the House Oversight Committee say the agency still hasn’t done much to modernize its IT.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bipartisan bill calls for giving 'non-critical sensitive' defense workers due process
In today's Federal Newscast, three lawmakers want legislation to overturn a 2013 court decision which prevents some defense department employees from appealing to the Merit Systems Protection Board.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Another potential buyer for CSRA
In today’s Federal Newscast, CACI International makes an offer to buy IT contractor CSRA after it had already agreed to a deal with General Dynamics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hackers successfully steal hundreds of government credit card numbers
In today’s Federal Newscast, the Defense Department says malicious hackers managed to steal the credit card numbers of several hundred people who’d been issued government travel cards.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sen. Bernie Sanders takes aim at ‘excessive defense contractor compensation’
In today’s Federal Newscast on Federal News Radio, Senator and 2016 presidential candidate Bernie Sanders wants to know what Defense Secretary James Mattis is doing to address Pentagon waste and high contractor pay.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Trump’s pick to take over CIA faces powerful skeptic in the Senate
In today’s Federal Newscast on Federal News Radio, Senator John McCain (R-AZ) says Gina Haspell will have to explain her involvement in the CIA’s enhanced interrogation program before he’ll vote for her confirmation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Acting IG’s can be just as effective as permanent leaders
In today’s Federal Newscast, the Government Accountability Office polled nine acting inspectors general and their staffs to find out how operations are effected by not having a permanent IG in place.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Agencies team up to destroy asteroid potentially heading for Earth
In today’s Federal Newscast, three agencies are working on a spacecraft that could destroy an asteroid with a nuclear weapon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tighter quarters could be coming to your agency
In today’s Federal Newscast, 24 agencies plan to consolidate their office space in the coming years according to the Government Accountability Office.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
New social media guidance to help feds comply with the Hatch Act
In today’s Federal Newscast on Federal News Radio, the Office of Special Counsel updates its its guidance regarding when federal employees’ use of social media violates the Hatch Act.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
National Background Investigations Bureau to set up another surge office to help with backlog
In today’s Federal Newscast, 18 members of the NBIB will travel to Hill Air Force Base in March to help with the backlog of pending security clearances.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Potential partnership between Census, USPS gets axed
In today’s Federal Newscast on Federal News Radio, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee would like Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to explain why he decided to nix an idea to have the Postal Service work with the Census Bureau.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
National Science Foundation unveils sexual harassment reporting requirements for universities
In today’s Federal Newscast, a new policy from the National Science Foundation will require grant recipients to report the findings of any sexual harassment investigation against a researcher.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Congressman wants name of every non-essential employee
In today's Federal Newscast on Federal News Radio, Rep. Ted Budd's (R-N.C.) Essential Act of 2018 would require agencies to submit a list of all employees deemed non-essential during a government shutdown to the Office of Management and Budget.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Marine Corps Reserve accidentally releases personal information of over 21,000 people
In today’s Federal Newscast on Federal News Radio, a botched email compromises the personal information of thousands of Marines, sailors and civilians, including bank account numbers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
New identity management approach for USAJobs
In today’s Federal Newscast on Federal News Radio, the USAJobs.gov website is among the first citizen facing sites to use the new Login.gov identity management service.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
OMB: Taxpayers still gain more than they pay from federal regulations
In today’s Federal Newscast from Federal News Radio, the Office of Management and Budget’s annual draft report to Congress on the costs and benefits of federal regulations finds the benefits outweigh the costs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
New incentives for Navy sailors who extend sea duty tours
In today’s Federal Newscast, the Navy is hoping to encourage and reward sailors who extend deployments in Japan, Guam, and Spain.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Law enforcement agencies are watching the gun debates
In today's Federal Newscast, law enforcement agencies are watching the gun debates ... wondering how they'll carry out possible new regulations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Deadline set for Navy’s move to Windows 10
In today’s Federal Newscast, the Navy will need several more months to finish its migration to Windows 10.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Justice Department sets up new Cyber-Digital Task Force
In today’s Federal Newscast, Attorney General Jeff Sessions is forming a Cyber-Digital Task Force to make recommendations on policy and process changes across the Justice Department.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Some veterans’ groups still support Shulkin
In today’s Federal Newscast, despite facing recent scrutiny, some veterans organizations still feel Dr. David Shulkin is the best person to run the Veterans Affairs Department.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
OPM issues guidance on back pay for hours long shutdown
In today’s Federal Newscast from Federal News Radio, the Office of Personnel Management tells agencies they may need to be flexible when applying retroactive pay for federal employees during the most recent government shutdown.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Energy to stand up new cyber office
In today’s Federal Newscast, the Energy Department is elevating its efforts to oversee and respond to cyber threats against the nation’s critical infrastructure.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Office of Government Ethics gives pep talk to federal employees, ‘ we know how to rebuild the public’s trust’
In today’s Federal Newscast, in the wake of a report which says corruption is getting worse, Acting Director of the Office of Government Ethics reminds federal employees about the oath they take to perform their duties.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Kaspersky Lab challenging Congress’ ban on it’s products
In today’s Federal Newscast, the Russian based federal contractor says the provision in the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act banning it from federal networks is unconstitutional.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Trump wants to outsource some U.S. space operations
In today’s Federal Newscast, the Trump administration’s plan for NASA emphasizes commercial services to support U.S. space objectives.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Democrats pushing back against Trump’s military parade idea
In today’s Federal Newscast, Democratic lawmakers are worried the President’s desired military parade would cost too much money.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
OPM lays out strategies for agencies to implement Trump administration priorities
In today’s Federal Newscast, the Office of Personnel Management releases the first Quadrennial Federal Workforce Priorities Report.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
DHS needs more cybersecurity workers while also figuring out where to put them
In today’s Federal Newscast, a new report for the Government Accountability Office critiques the Homeland Security Department’s implementation of the Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
House votes to change how Congress deals with sexual harassment cases
In today's Federal Newscast, a bill to make sure Congressional members use their own money to settle with harassment victims passes the House unanimously.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
You may have to disclose if you own any Bitcoins when applying for a security clearance
In today’s Federal Newscast, the Defense Security Service says it’s considering whether or not to provide guidance on asking about cryptocurrency ownership during the clearance process.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
New tool to help agencies request bigger incentive payouts
In today’s Federal Newscast, the Office of Personnel Management produces a series of templates to help agencies make requests for recruitment, retention, and relocation incentives more easily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Congressman threatens to subpoena DHS over Kaspersky questions
In today's Federal Newscast, Representative Lamar Smith is not satisfied with the answers he received from the Homeland Security Department on how they are making sure Kaspersky Lab products are out of federal networks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
CBO: Debt ceiling will be reached by late March
In today's Federal Newscast, the Congressional Budget Office says the Treasury Department will run out of funds by late March unless its raised.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Anti-fraud measures at IRS seem to be working
In today's Federal Newscast, the changes Congress ordered at the Internal Revenue Service seem to be helping the agency better identify fraudulent claims.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IG: DHS needs better way of making sure suspended contractors actually get suspended
In today's Federal Newscast, a new report from the Homeland Security Departments Office of Inspector General finds the agency has no centralized database to make sure suspended companies don't compete for new contracts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Senator looking for info on DHS passback with Office of Management and Budget
In today's Federal Newscast, Senator Claire McCaskill wants to know more about OMB's plans for the Homeland Security Department, with a potential pay freeze for civilian employees on the table.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Office of Special Counsel has management advice for Veterans Affairs
In today's Federal Newscast, the Office of Special Counsel presents its findings from two investigations involving employee misconduct and negligence at the Veterans Affairs Department.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pompeo: 'Reckless' to keep CIA saddled with too much bureaucracy
One year into his role, CIA Director Mike Pompeo says about 40 percent of the decisions previously made at the director level are no longer made by him.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
House Dems want to broaden investigation into fake comments
In today's Federal Newscast, House Democratic leaders want the investigation into fake comments on Federal Communications Commission rule making expanded to other agencies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
New GSA rule updates acquisition policy
In today's Federal Newscast, rhe General Services Administration and unveiled a final rule allowing incidental materials to be included on individual task orders.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
DFAS says timing uncertain for post-shutdown back pay
In today's Federal Newscast, the Defense Finance Accounting Service is telling those in the military it's unclear when they will get paid that time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SBA cited for failure to respond to inquiries after Hurricane Harvey
In today's Federal Newscast, the Small Business Administration's inspector general cites the agency for failing to respond to phone calls and emails in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Congressmen looking to make sure feds and servicemembers are paid during possible shutdown
In today's Federal Newscast, with the possibility of a government shutdown growing, members of Congress want to make sure federal employees and members of the military receive reimbursement.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
After SpaceX failure, NASA says it will strengthen requirements on space launch contractors
In today's Federal Newscast, NASA officials tell a House space subcommittee its plans for making sure its astronauts are safe when using a commercial space launch vehicle.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Former CIA officer arrested for holding secure information
In today's Federal Newscast, the Justice Department gets a hold of a former CIA case officer its been trying to apprehend since 2012.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.