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 the IRS get mixed reviews.

(1/6/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: DoD names the name-change recommendations for nine Army bases. AFGE says that inmate sex incidents are creating stress-induced illnesses for federal prison guards. And private debt collectors hired by…

(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 their hybrid workforce.…

(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 Senators Carper…

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 State Department gets aggressive searching for its…

In today’s Federal Newscast, emphasizing the availability of telework for federal jobs may lead to better recruitment and retention.

In today’s Federal Newscast, the National Institute of Standards and Technology has new guidance for federal agencies that need to reduce privacy risks in giant sets of data.

In today’s Federal Newscast, the Federal Bureau of Prisons will have to overhaul its outdated security systems under legislation the president signed yesterday.

In today’s Federal Newscast, a new telework agreement for one agency gives its employees more flexibility

(12/12/22) – In today’s Federal Newscast – The DHS Inspector General finds Homeland Security not too secure about revoking former employees’ credentials. A new bill calls for NOAA to breakaway from the Commerce Department. And…

(12/22/22) – In today’s Federal Newscast: A $17 billion dollar budget for CBP means a bigger border focus. The Merit Systems Protection Board releases a report on sexual harassment at federal agencies. And feedback is…

(12/21/22) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The Office of Personnel Management has its first deputy director in two years. Information on CIA’s new Open Source Enterprise director, can be found in open sources. And OPM…

(12/20/22) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Republican Senators urge Defense Secretary Austin to reinstate military members and to issue backpay for vaccine-related discharges. The personal information of more than 250,000 people possibly exposed in data…

(12/19/22) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The Senate continues its battle against wasteful duplication in federal programs. Over the past two years, the wage gap for federal agencies does not improve for women. And the…