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Defense Health Agency nurses face recruiting freeze, threats to pay
The agency has held town halls informing employees that it’s suspending a regrade of existing GS-13 nursing positions.
Recent college grads shunning government work, study finds
There are 85,000 job openings across the federal government, yet few recent graduates are applying.
By Federal Times staff
‘Baby bonds’ now being tested in DC could cut wealth gap, backers say
Children of capital’s poorest families would get up to $25,000 when they reach adulthood for college, to invest in a business or make a down payment.
How business partnering can help you become a government contractor
Partnering with someone who has a bit of experience can help speed up your learning curve.
By Melissa Rayworth
Shell companies purchase radioactive materials, prompting push for nuclear licensing reform
Shell companies used fraudulent licenses to purchase radioactive materials, prompting calls for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to overhaul its licensing system.
Federal government has so far escaped attrition crisis, but retirement wave looms
In the years ahead, one third of the federal workforce is expected to be retirement eligible.
Leaders must ensure that federal agencies are data-ready
Are agencies ready to support a workforce fully armed with data, or could they experience too much of a good thing?
Using the 5Cs of fraud prevention in government programs
By detecting anomalies in data using advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, agencies are able to identify nefarious activity and stop it before more costly and malicious activity occurs. Actionable information extracted from data can also enable agencies to detect and prevent fraud before it happens.
By Erik Ekwurzel, Chief Technology Officer
Democrats and Republicans agree: government must do more
The Pew Research Center report revealed several benchmarks of public opinion on government efficacy, including the federal response to certain issues and views on politicians. One finding set the tone: “Just 20% say they trust the government in Washington to do the right thing just about always or most of the time.”
Govt watchdog faults Postal Service analysis of new trucks
While the Postal Service estimated in 2020 that gas would cost $2.21 to $2.36 per gallon, the national average in March was $4.24 per gallon, according to the AAA Gas Prices website.
Union urges ending Pentagon’s civilian hiring caps
America’s largest federal employee union is urging lawmakers to repeal statutory limits on the number of civilian workers at the Pentagon, some which date back more than 30 years.
By Joe Gould