You probably can't expect regular order when it comes to 2025 appropriations. Yet oddly, one half of the House is working to wrap up work on federal government funding early, before the end of the fiscal year. For details, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…

The Labor Department has a partner in developing a talent pipeline for the semiconductor industry. For details, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with the President of the National Institute for Innovation and Technology, Mike Russo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

They're out: The annual listing of the best places to work in the federal government. Compiled each year by the Partnership for Public Service, it's safe to say managers and line employees alike pore over them. To take a look the rankings and hear how agencies can improve them, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with the President & CEO of the Part…

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: Lessons from the best and not-so-best places to work in the Federal Government. The Labor Department hires help to fill a specialized talent pipeline. One side of the House is trying to finish a 2025 appropriations package early. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

When seeing the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government results this year, many agencies may be breathing a sigh of relief. It’s not necessarily because of where they landed in the rankings. Rather, it’s because there appears to be a broader atmospheric shift for the federal workforce. The Partnership for Public Service and Boston Consulting …

Over the past year, the Navy has had, on average, about 18,000 unfilled positions on its ships. The reason is pretty straightforward: there simply aren’t enough sailors in the service because of ongoing recruiting challenges. In 2023, the Navy missed its recruiting goal by about 7,000 sailors. Nonetheless, officials say the picture appears to be im…

Federal workplaces aren't what they used to be, not with a third or half of employees teleworking at least some part of the week. Since only a few people telework 100% of the time, that creates difficulties in managing office space. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with someone dealing with this issue, EPA's Deputy Assistant Administrator for Inf…

Federal workplaces aren't what they used to be, not with a third or half of employees teleworking at least some part of the week. Since only a few people telework 100% of the time, that creates difficulties in managing office space. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with someone dealing with this issue, the Chief Administrative Officer of the Home…

The State Department has released what you might call a diplomacy strategy for the digital world. It seeks what officials call digital solidarity with other countries. It even has a four-part action plan. For details, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with the Senior Adviser to the State Department's Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy, Adam S…

On this episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: The State Department pursues digital solidarity with like-minded countries. How the Homeland Security Department's Science and Technology Directorate is dealing with its telework-induced high-vacancy offices. How the EPA is dealing with its telework-induced high-vacancy offices. Learn more about …

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ IT shop is preparing for budget cuts across some of its priority areas next year — but not for its growing workforce. VA’s Office of Information and Technology (VA OIT) is requesting $7.6 billion for IT systems and telecommunications support in its FY 2025 budget proposal. The department’s tech office would also …

Examiners at the Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) typically have to look at thousands of documents to determine whether an application is valid. Thanks to Federal Drive Host Tom Temin's guest, those examiners now have artificial intelligence tools to work faster and more accurately. For his work, he's a finalist in this year's Service to America…

Do federal employees make more or less than people with similar jobs in the private sector? It's a question often asked, often answered, and never settled. The latest effort comes from the Congressional Budget Office, which looked at the question using 2022 wage data. It found federal pay and benefits superior for those with high school diplomas or…

Sometimes federal procurements don't go according to the rules. Sometimes its worse, when bribes and kickbacks come into play. That's what the Justice Department's Procurement Collusion Strike Force tries to discover and prosecute. Now the strike force is expanding, with four new members. For details, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with the Dan…

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: The Justice Department expands its procurement fraud strike force. Yet again, an attempt to answer the question of whether federal employees are underpaid. How patent examination technology caught up to the 21st century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

After a couple years of uncertainty, satisfaction among federal employees is beginning to rise at many agencies. In a preview of the latest Best Places to Work in the Federal Government rankings, out of the top 10 agencies in each of the four categories — large, midsize and small agencies, as well as agency sub-components — prioritizing employee en…

On this episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: This Defense Department challenge brought in 200 great ideas for talent management. Problems surface in government audits of trillions in grants. This contractor's dispute over cost accounting standards has roots dating back 17 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Sikorsky Aircraft and the Defense Department have been arguing in court for the past 17 years, over the company's compliance with cost-accounting standards. One reason it has been running so long is the government keeps asserting violations but takes no action. For more on the importance of this case, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with Haynes …

If your agency gives grants, you probably know about the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. That's where so-called single audits go. Single audits of spending by non-federal grant or aid recipients are required by law. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) found the whole clearinghouse process, operated by the General Services Administration, has a …

Last year the Defense Department staged an innovation challenge. It wanted new ideas for talent management. And did it ever get them. It got 200 ideas. Now officials have picked nine finalists. For an update, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with program analyst Beth Stewart and challenge director Dr. Jeannette Haynie. Learn more about your ad ch…

Many of the companies who currently handle military household goods moves have been vocal in their criticism of DoD’s new contract to overhaul the system. Up until now, they’ve been pressing the department to make changes to the Global Household Goods contract (GHC). Now though, under the auspices of a new coalition called Movers for America, they’…

The State Department, looking back at 100 years since the birth of the modern Foreign Service, is highlighting the steps it’s taking to recruit, hire and train the next generation of diplomats. The department brought together current and former members of the Foreign Service and civil service last Friday at its headquarters, in celebration of Forei…

When it comes to software development, the Army is going to stop worrying about the color of money. That’s because as part of its new approach to software modernization, the Army is rethinking what sustainment means. Margaret Boatner is the deputy assistant secretary of the Army for strategy and acquisition reform, said one of the main tenets of th…

Changes are coming to how arms manufacturers do business internationally. That is thanks to proposed changes in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). In fact, comments are due by the end of May. For details, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talked with Stephanie Kostro, Executive Vice President for Policy at the Professional Services Co…

Veterans Affairs has made a major change in the rules for veterans who left military service with other-than honorable discharges. It opens the possibility of healthcare coverage for those who may have been discharged for willful misconduct or even moral turpitude. For detail, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with Anthony Kuhn, Managing Partner o…