This post first appeared on Federal News Network. Read the original article. The federal government collects myriad forms of demographic data, but it could do more around sexual orientation and gender identities. In line with his administration’s broader diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility goals President Joe Biden is directing agencies to see where they can (more…)

This post first appeared on Federal News Network. Read the original article. The Department of the Navy launched its new Navy Pay and Personnel System (NP2) in 2019, hoping to consolidate more than 55 disparate systems and modernize some applications that were more than three decades old. For hundreds of sailors, seamen and civilians, NP2 (more…)

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This post first appeared on GAO Reports. Read the original article. What GAO Found The Restaurant Revitalization Fund was established in March 2021 to support eligible entities suffering revenue losses from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Small Business Administration (SBA) began accepting applications and awarding funds in May 2021. SBA stopped accepting applications in July 2021 (more…)

This post first appeared on Federal News Network. Read the original article. Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) is trying to drive the final stake through the heart of Schedule F. The Virginia Democrat is sponsoring an amendment to the 2023 Defense Authorization Act that would effectively end any chance of a new administration reviving the Schedule (more…)

This post first appeared on Federal News Network. Read the original article. The annual Best Places to Work in the Federal Government for 2021 marked the largest-ever decline in the rankings’ history for governmentwide employee engagement and satisfaction. Agencies saw a 4.5-point decrease in 2021, compared to the 2020 numbers, the Partnership for Public Service, (more…)

This post first appeared on Federal News Network. Read the original article. The head of the Transportation Security Administration says achieving pay equity for TSA’s screening workforce is his top priority if he’s re-confirmed to lead the agency. TSA needs 10% more airport screening officers than it currently employs, according to Administrator David Pekoske. The (more…)

This post first appeared on Federal News Network. Read the original article. The Postal Service is defending a nearly yearlong check-cashing pilot, despite a quiet rollout and a lack of customers. USPS attorneys told the Postal Regulatory Commission, in a filing last week, that allowing customers to purchase single-use gift cards worth up to $500, (more…)