Another agency discovers the benefits of other transaction authority
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dalhgren Division, like other defense units, seeks to bring new industrial capabilities quickly to benefit the mission. Now it has entered into a new other-transaction...
11 Jan 202318min
GOP House members named chairmen of Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Committees
(1/11/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: House Republicans continue to enjoy their majority, naming two more members to committee chairmanships. Defense Secretary Austin officially ends the military's...
11 Jan 20237min
GOP chairmen selected on House Ways and Means and Homeland Security Committees
(1/10/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Republicans have started selecting chairmen for their House committees. OPM offers agencies a first look at new HR standards to help improve the delivery of se...
10 Jan 20237min
Bad computer-password practices could lead to a phishing-attack crisis
(1/9/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Bad computer password practices could lead to phishing attacks at the Interior Department. 2022 Unclassified Defense Department procurement spending nearly hits...
9 Jan 20237min
DoD reveals name-change recommendations for nine Army bases
DoD reveals the name-change recommendations for nine Army bases. AFGE says inmate sex incidents are creating stress-induced illnesses for federal prison guards. And private debt collectors hired by th...
6 Jan 20237min
Indictments, convictions and millions recovered, as DHS OIG tackles COVID-19 fraud
(1/5/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: COVID fraud leads to indictments, convictions and millions recovered, thanks to the efforts of the DHS OIG. Leaders at OPM search for better ways to support the...
5 Jan 20239min
Biden renominates Gigi Sohn to FCC, 14 months after failed first confirmation effort
(1/4/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The President tries again, 14 months later, to get Gigi Sohn on the FCC. Awash in scandal, Congress calls for more oversight of privatized military housing. And...
4 Jan 20237min
Military academy superstar athletes no longer can turn pro upon graduation
Military academy superstar athletes can no longer turn pro immediately after graduation. OPM reminds agencies that there are rules about putting political appointees into civil service jobs.And the St...
3 Jan 20237min
