Category: Tom Temin | Federal News Network

Maybe Congress likes paying you liquidated damages

The Anti Deficiency Act is become more of a legal fig leaf than any real coverage for the government to avoid paying people during a shutdown.

Federal Report

What the latest court decision means for employees seeking 2018 shutdown pay

Pay

Former IRS investigator bringing talents to the private sector

People

Federal judge denies government’s request to dismiss suit over 2019 shutdown pay

Federal Newscast

JAIC, DIU join forces to fight cancer with technology

Artificial Intelligence

New DoD concept meant to govern cyber investment moves

Cybersecurity

Dispute over DLA’s Qualified Products List ends in court

Contracting

Combined Federal Campaign making push for giving

Workforce

Overcoming cultural barriers remains biggest hurdle to enterprise risk management

A new survey from the Association of Federal Enterprise Risk Management (AFERM) shows more than 50% of the respondents say their ERM programs are either…

Agency Oversight

In this Aug. 9, 2017, photo, flags decorate a space outside the office of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, at the Education Department in Washington. The U.S. Education Department is warning America’s universities that they must accurately report money coming from foreign nations or risk facing federal investigations, fines and legal action. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

How the Federal Student Aid program has adjusted to the pandemic

The Education Department’s student aid program is about to host an online conference for more than 14,000 people in the financial community.

Management

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2017, file photo, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Building is shown in Washington. Six former Environmental Protection Agency chiefs are calling for an agency reset after President Donald Trump’s regulation-chopping, industry-minded first term. The group is presenting a detailed action plan drafted by former EPA staffers for whoever wins the Nov. 3 presidential election. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

IG: EPA pandemic guidance for employees differed by location