This post first appeared on Federal News Network. Read the original article. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is leveraging machine learning to predict the spread of COVID-19. The Postal Service is using the technology to speed package delivery. The Transportation Department is piloting use of ML to forecast structural safety of highway bridges. (more…)
Preparing governments for future shocks
This post first appeared on IBM Business of Government. Read the original article. Wednesday, July 13, 2022 Tim Paydos Mike Stone The COVID-19 pandemic exposed governments to a host of mostly unexpected challenges. And while leaders have captured many lessons, it is questionable if they have fully embraced them. Over the past two years, governments (more…)
Agency leaders trying to get along better with federal employee unions
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After Boeing 737 Max crashes, GAO looked at European standards for plane certifications
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2023 appropriations bills include more oversight, transparency, staffer supports
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Do You Understand Your Service Computation Dates? (You Have More Than One)
This post first appeared on Federal News Network. Read the original article. July 18, 2022 on ForYourBenefit, host Bob Leins, CPA® welcomes Bob Braunstein, Federal Benefits Specialist. Service Computations Dates (SCDs) are used to determine the amount of government service creditable toward eligibility for a specific benefit or entitlement. They do not necessarily reflect a (more…)
Air Quality Information: Need Remains for Plan to Modernize Air Monitoring
This post first appeared on GAO Reports. Read the original article. What GAO Found The national ambient air quality monitoring system provides standardized information essential for implementing the Clean Air Act and protecting public health. But, in November 2020, GAO found that the system was unable to meet users’ current needs for information to better (more…)
Return-to-office plans a major cause for decline in 2021 Best Places to Work results
This post first appeared on Federal News Network. Read the original article. Uncertainty over the future of work and the transition back to the office permeated the results of this year’s “Best Places to Work in the Federal Government” rankings. Employee engagement and satisfaction dropped to a score of 64.5 out of 100 in the (more…)
USPS regulator fires its chief data officer following felony arrest
This post first appeared on Federal News Network. Read the original article. The Postal Service’s regulatory agency has fired its first chief data officer, in light of pending felony charges following his arrest in San Diego, California. San Diego County Sheriff’s Department spokeswoman Amber Baggs said on July 12 that Russell Rappel Schmid, the Postal (more…)
The ATF Finally Has a Confirmed Leader After Seven Years
This post first appeared on Government Executive. Read the original article. The Senate voted 48-46 to confirm Steve Dettelbach to lead the agency that has been without permanent leadership for seven years.