The Advisory Committee on Data for Evidence Building, in a meeting Friday, outlined its recommendations to create a National Secure Data Service, which would give vetted researchers access to sensitive government data for statistical purposes.
Michele Evermore, senior policy adviser on unemployment insurance at the Labor Department, talked about some of the efforts now underway via the American Rescue Plan.
Some organizations are tentatively eyeing fall agency reentry dates for their employees, but they face pressure from some members of Congress, who want to see the workforce back in-person sooner.
In today's Federal Newscast, the Department of Labor will offer virtual seminars throughout August to prepare for federal contract minimum wage increases.
Something big is brewing over at the Labor Department's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.
The agency that manages the Thrift Savings Plan is fielding a growing number of concerns about the financial risks of climate change.
The Labor Department is in the early stages of a year-long pilot program for veterans about to leave military service, and their spouses. With how it works, DOL's Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy for the VETS program, James Rodriguez.
In today's Federal Newscast, a new climate change executive order could have implications for federal employees and the Thrift Savings Plan.
In today's Federal Newscast, House and Senate lawmakers seek to overturn a ban on the Postal Service shipping alcohol to households.
In today's Federal Newscast, the Secret Service is wielding its investigative powers to take on COVID related financial fraud.
In today's Federal Newscast, President Joe Biden signs a new executive order designed to promote collective bargaining.
GAO told the House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations that CIO authorities improved across five agencies over the course of the Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) scorecard.
The Technology Modernization Fund board says the $9.6 million loan will help mission areas deploy resources more effectively.
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) says agencies relied on "smart IT investments" to disburse COVID-19 pandemic stimulus, but the Senate is passing on plans to give $9 billion to the Technology Modernization Fund.
If you buy for, or sell to the federal government, you can expect substantial change from the Biden administration.