2020 Census

• Spreading false information about 2020 Census could land you in jail if new bill becomes law

  In today's Federal Newscast, a new bill from House Democrats calls for severe punishments for knowingly spreading false news to discourage participation in the 2020 Census count.

  Federal Newscast

  March 13, 2020
• How data is driving the 2020 census to be more accurate, efficient

  The senior advocate for Decennial Census Response Security and Data Integrity at the Census Bureau said the agency has been testing and improving the online response tool and security architecture for much of the past seven years in preparation for 2020.

  Big Data

  March 13, 2020
• Congressional worries of coronavirus impact on federal programs continue

  In today's Federal Newscast, members of Congress are laying out their concerns about coronavirus epidemic's potential impact on many federal programs.

  Federal Newscast

  March 12, 2020
• TSA inches closer to putting officers on general schedule despite veto threat

  In today's Federal Newscast, members of Congress are taking different approaches to make sure agency telework policies remain unhindered.

  Federal Newscast

  March 06, 2020
• Census Bureau asks local law enforcement to protect enumerators

  In today's Federal Newscast, U.S. Census officials are asking local law enforcement to remain vigilant against threats to 2020 census enumerators in the months ahead.

  Federal Newscast

  February 24, 2020
• Ups, downs and other major highlights from Trump’s 2021 budget request

  The president's 2021 budget request includes some $20 billion in agency program reductions and $28 billion in program eliminations. Here are several highlights from the president's most recent proposal.

  Budget

  February 17, 2020
• Agencies ordered to prepare for GPS outage

  In today's Federal Newscast, the departments of Commerce, Defense, Transportation and Homeland Security are on the clock to figure out how best to secure the systems that support global positioning satellites and related critical infrastructure.

  Federal Newscast

  February 13, 2020
• House lawmakers fear Census IT ‘debacle’ similar to Iowa caucus fiasco

  Exactly a month out from when the Census Bureau will roll out its internet self-response platform for the 2020 population count, the Government Accountability Office has flagged significant IT challenges.

  Cybersecurity

  February 13, 2020
• House Republicans unveil plan to change federal pay, cut retirement packages

  In today's Federal Newscast, the Republican Study Committee want to overhaul federal employee pay, performance awards and hiring systems.

  Federal Newscast

  February 07, 2020
• The hunt is on for a federal deputy CIO

  In today's Federal Newscast, the Office of Management and Budget releases the job posting to fill the federal deputy chief information officer's position.

  Federal Newscast

  February 06, 2020
• Pay varies widely for 2020 Census field workers

  For more on the enumerator program, Federal Drive with Tom Temin was joined by the bureau's associate director for field operations, Tim Olson.

  Federal Drive

  February 03, 2020
• Bill to eliminate pay cap for VA’s top healthcare workers passes Senate

  In today's Federal Newscast, the Competitive Pay for Leaders in Veterans Health Care Act will correct an unintended consequence from a 2010 bill that was supposed to help Veterans Affairs Department fill Senior Executive Service positions.

  Federal Newscast

  January 22, 2020
• Census in Alaska: Every individual counts

  Why the Census is about more than congressional apportionment and aid distribution.

  Tom Temin Commentary

  January 22, 2020
• After TSP changes, feds are pocketing more money for retirement

  In today's Federal Newscast, the Congressional Budget Office found federal employees are contributing and saving more for retirement, due to two Thrift Savings Plan policy changes.

  Federal Newscast

  January 16, 2020