Tech
New White House policy mandates safeguards for federal AI use
The White House also announced new hiring goals for AI talent, a request for information on the procurement of AI and more.
Management
Rebuilding the collapsed Baltimore bridge ‘will not be quick or easy or cheap,’ Buttigieg says
Reopening the Port of Baltimore is among the Biden administration’s top priorities in the aftermath of the collapse.
Management
House Speaker to deliver Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate in early April
It’s unlikely the Homeland Security secretary will be removed from office, but the push for a trial is a mark of House Republicans’ escalation of their opposition to the White House’s immigration policy.
Pay & Benefits
The state of retiring and retired women
As we celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of American women during Women's History Month, let’s also take a moment to reflect on their retirement status.
Sponsor Content
Federal agencies harness AI’s potential
The recent surge of interest and investment in artificial intelligence tools signals a notable shift in the landscape of federal civilian operations.
Management
The continuing irresolution to fund the federal government
COMMENTARY | Congress just keeps getting worse at passing spending bills. There are consequences.
Management
The Biden administration has far less turnover than Trump. Does that impact agency performance?
The stability of Biden's cabinet and sub-cabinet is a marked departure from his predecessor.
Management
Introducing the 2024 Government Hall of Fame inductees
Mary Frances Berry and James Lee Witt join the sixth class of this distinguished group. All the inductees will be honored at a gala celebration on April 24.
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Federal Use Case
Learn how a DHS agency achieved a single, secure, cloud-based data governance platform to make active, inactive and legacy application data available.
Workforce
Politicians may rail against the ‘deep state,’ but research shows federal workers are effective and committed, not subversive
COMMENTARY | "Our years of research about the people who work in the federal government finds that they care deeply about their work, aiding the public and pursuing the stability and integrity of government," write two scholars.
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Pay & Benefits
DOD, other agencies could better transition service members to civilian life
GAO officials said the Defense, Veterans Affairs and Labor departments could better collaborate to provide more at-risk veterans “warm handovers” to help transition them from military service to civilian life.
Pay & Benefits
State Department warns employees of fraud scheme targeting payroll systems
Hackers have been targeting annuity accounts to redirect payroll deposits.
News
NAPA's Terry Gerton to step down
The longest-serving president of the influential public policy group is leaving at the end of the year.
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Management
Senate approves bills to boost oversight and security for federal buildings
Lawmakers look to spur action after agencies have ignored most recommendations to make their buildings safer.
Management
Biden vows to rebuild collapsed Baltimore bridge as feds lead emergency response
Six people remain missing after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed into the Patapsco River early Tuesday when a cargo ship lost control and crashed into a support column.
Management
Disasters like bridge collapses put transportation agencies’ emergency plans to the test
Agencies have limited resources, so they typically set priorities based on how likely a given scenario is, its potential adverse effects and the countermeasures that officials have available.
Tech
U.S. accuses Chinese hackers of a 14-year campaign targeting government officials
The coordinated charges include sanctions on Chinese government-affiliated hackers and an up to $10 million reward for information about the defendants.
Pay & Benefits
House conservatives recycle federal worker pay and benefit cuts in budget document
The Republican Study Committee’s fiscal 2025 budget plan would drastically cut federal workers’ retirement and health care benefits and end across-the-board annual pay hikes.
Oversight
FDA clinical inspections are plummeting due to staffing issues
Employees are also concerned some of their inspection findings are being ignored.
Tech
Pentagon’s outgoing AI chief warns Congress of the safety and accuracy risks of the emerging tech
Craig Martell, the DOD’s chief digital and artificial intelligence officer, warned that ensuring the accuracy and value of large language models will be the “biggest charge” for his successor.
Workforce
Amazon, SpaceX and other companies are arguing the government agency that has protected labor rights since 1935 is actually unconstitutional
The corporate attack on the National Labor Relations Board may be a response to growing support for unions.
Tech
NASA releases its first official scientifically focused tabletop roleplaying adventure
The module’s creator wanted to build a role-playing adventure that blended traditional gaming elements with the kinds of science and education that NASA projects are well-known for having.
Oversight
House GOP members want info on IRS’ alleged AI ‘financial surveillance’ of citizens
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., requested more details about the tax agency’s use of artificial intelligence in its enforcement efforts in a letter published Wednesday.
Workforce
O’Malley urges lawmakers to support hiring money for Social Security
President Biden’s fiscal 2025 budget proposal would boost the beleaguered agency’s funding by 9% over fiscal 2023 levels, which the new commissioner said is key to improving customer service.
Tech