FEMA
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For reasons that still aren't completely clear, the gap gets wider depending on how much disaster aid FEMA contributes to local relief.
August 23, 2021 -
The Department of Homeland Security is moving ahead with plans to build its Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency a new headquarters on a consolidated DHS campus.
July 01, 2021 -
A defense contractor that created fake invoices, pays the government $50 million. OPM has elevated is office of diversity and inclusion. And, if given a choice, virtual still beats out in-person/indoors.
May 28, 2021 -
Artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and other technical skills are important, but the last year has underscored the importance of recruiting, retaining and training the DHS workforce.
May 24, 2021 -
This time last year, local leaders at the American Federation of Government Employees were scrambling to resolve multiple crises. Now, they’re highlighting staffing shortages at multiple agencies.
May 04, 2021 -
Construction cost estimating is a complex and multi-layered challenge that almost every agency is trying to get a handle on. They’ve been largely hindered in the past by a weak reporting framework and inaccurate or obsolete cost data, as well as consistent budgetary uncertainty. The problem is getting so serious that it’s gotten the attention of Congress and the Defense Department.
April 30, 2021 -
The grouping of defense agencies are looking inward to make up for the budget gap.
April 21, 2021 -
COVID-19 highlighted weaknesses in the federal emergency response chain of command and medical supply lines. But the agency's acting chief told senators FEMA has a better understanding of what needs to be done going forward.
April 19, 2021 -
Some agencies fear top talent will leave for the private sector or other places in the federal government with more generous telework policies if they don't change and offer their own workforce flexibilities.
April 16, 2021 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the Treasury Department is standing up a central office to oversee COVID-19 economic relief spending.
April 15, 2021 -
Some federal employees are receiving COVID-19 vaccines through their agencies, but for others, they must wait until their state and local governments make doses available.
April 06, 2021 -
The federal government has a plan for disaster response but sort of fall short when it comes to execution.
April 01, 2021 -
In today's Newscast, the president wants to set aside $18 billion to repair and modernize VA facilities, and also invest $10 billion in other federal buildings.
April 01, 2021 -
In response to the pandemic, a non-profit of business executives devoted to national security issues created a commission to examine how to improve federal emergency response. Their recommendations include broadening the definition of “disasters” to include pandemics and cyber incidents.
March 26, 2021 -
FEMA must strike a balance in alignment with its risk appetite and move forward in a post-COVID world with sharpened capabilities and a “trust but verify” approach.
March 23, 2021