admin Education Department layoffs hindered congressionally mandated activities, inspector general reports
The inspector general office at the Education Department has experienced several leadership shake-ups, including one acting leader who seems to…
Agencies look to AI to improve hiring and build workforce skills
The chief human capital officers also emphasized the importance of improving the skillset of the mid-career workforce.
A plan to dismantle DHS is moving from idea to legislation
In an interview, Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., explains how her proposal to break up DHS would reorganize the department's major…
Postal Service faces backlash over voter data rule tied to mail ballot delivery
A proposed USPS requirement linking ballot delivery to state voter lists raises questions about agency authority, legal exposure and operational…
Federal acquisition overhaul moves from plan to proposed rules
The long-awaited rewrite effort is entering its next phase, with changes affecting everything from contract protests to security requirements.
Congressional Dems demand info on revised workforce survey
As the traditional spring solicitation window closes, the public remains in the dark as to when the Federal Employee Viewpoint…
The public sector agentic era: Trading pilots for transformation
The agentic era marks a significant paradigm shift for the government. Technology leaders are no...
Space Force acquisition nominee faces ethics scrutiny over defense industry ties
The request would tighten post-government employment limits and recusal requirements for Erich Hernandez-Baquero, a former Raytheon executive nominated to a…
Pentagon’s growing role as an investor draws new scrutiny on Capitol Hill
Senate lawmakers are proposing guardrails on defense equity investments as the department takes larger stakes in strategically important companies.
Lawmakers warn acting intelligence chief against major workforce changes
Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., and Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., pointed to reports of potential staff cuts and warned against using…