The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

9:53

Gen. Rey reflects on leading Network Cross Functional...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/06/06

Maj. Gen. Jeth Rey ended his three-year tenure as the director of the Army’s Network Cross Functional team last week. When he started in 2021, Rey laid out a four-pronged vision to move the Army toward a data-centric environment. Rey, who moved to a new job at the Pentagon as the director of architecture, operations, networks and space at the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-6, said the Army has made tremendous progress to become a data-centric organization over the last three years. Learn

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12:22

Why it pays to think twice about paying off that...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/06/06

For many people, thinking about retirement, is axiomatic. Pay off that mortgage on the house. It might be wise to think through this strategy a little more carefully. For why, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with private wealth advisor Thiago Glieger of RMG Advisors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:13

How the IRS took this really big step toward digital...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/06/06

An information technology team at the IRS has won recognition for a system that lets taxpayers submit correspondence online. More than a quarter million pieces of mail have already been avoided and officials expect a rate of 125 million pieces of digital mail a year. For their work and its impact on tax-processing efficiency, they're finalists in this year's Service to America Medals program. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin visited with project director Wanda Brown, who spoke on behalf of the

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10:41

Supreme Court case that could change 40 years of how...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/06/06

The Supreme Court will soon decide whether to overturn a 40-year-old decision that is come to be known as the Chevron Deference. Chevron basically supported administrative latitude of agencies in carrying out laws passed by Congress. The latest case is called Loper Bright Enterprises versus Raimondo. Yes, that is, Commerce Secretary Raimondo. For more, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talks with Texas A & M associate law professor Daniel Walters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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49:56

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin --June 6, 2024

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/06/06

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: The Supreme Court case that could change 40 years of how the government operates. How the IRS took this really big step toward digital service. Why it pays to think twice about paying off that mortgage before retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:47

VA secretary admits ‘massive mistakes’ over improper...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/06/06

VA Secretary Denis McDonough says a “series of massive mistakes” led to his department approving nearly $11 million in bonuses to career executives who weren’t eligible to receive them. “You cannot read the statute and say that this was an acceptable use of that statute,” McDonough told members of the House VA Committee at a hearing Tuesday. VA’s inspector general office, in a report released last month, found the department improperly awarded $10.8 million in critical skills incentives (CSIs) to

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11:49

Business-group leader dials-in on proposed AM...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/06/05

Congress should refrain from legislation that would require automobile makers to equip cars with AM radio receivers. That's according to the guest Federal Drive Host Tom Temin's guest, who argues the technology is largely obsolete and no one listens. Gary Shapiro is president of the Consumer Technology Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:26

Federal duplication and overlap: same story, bigger...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/06/05

The numbers keep getting bigger, but it's the same old story. Duplication and overlap in federal programs wastes billion. In its latest annual report, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) finds 112 ways Congress and agencies could reduce redundancy. For the details, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with GAO's Director of Strategic Issues, Jessica Lucas-Judy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:41

Focus of one watchdog group on upcoming defense...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/06/05

The Project on Government Oversight (POGO), one of the longest-running external good-government groups, has a list of items its watching for in the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act. A House committee has already passed one version. For details, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talks with POGO Public Policy Director Liz Hempowicz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:57

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin --June 5, 2024

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/06/05

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: What one watchdog group is watching for in the upcoming defense authorization bill. Federal duplication and overlap: same story, bigger numbers. A business group leader takes on the proposed AM car radio mandate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:53

What OSC’s Hatch Act updates mean for federal employees

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/06/05

The Office of Special Counsel is looking to close what it says is a loophole in the Hatch Act, a law that limits federal employees’ political activity while on duty. Among several updates to how OSC — an investigative arm of the Merit Systems Protection Board — will enforce and interpret the Hatch Act, one notable change looks at how OSC will handle violations from senior White House officials. Most Senate-confirmed officials are excepted from MSPB enforcement, but White House staffers are not. As

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7:02

It is ‘too early’ for an Army drone branch, Rainey says

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/06/05

As a proposal to create a separate Army drone branch advances in the House, Army leaders continue to push back against the idea. Gen. James Rainey, who leads the Army Futures Command, said it is “too early” for the service to establish a drone corps. “I think unmanned aerial systems are going to come to bear at echelon. I think individual soldiers [need to be able] to employ them just like they employ their weapon. So 11 Bravos, I think, the tanks should be able to have a robot sitting next to him

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17:50

Agile, adaptable, modular: The future of Army C2

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/06/04

For the Army, the command post of the future will need to be agile, resilient and intuitive. It will be a big lift not only for the Army, but for the contractors who are building the technology to support it. This is one of many reasons why the Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George on May 28 signed off on the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) Capability Characteristics (C2 Next). The Army released a notice on SAM.gov to say the characteristics of needs are available, but vendors have to

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19:31

Hiding your company's growth could be more trouble...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/06/04

Growth is usually the name of the game in business. However, trying to mask that growth so that your company can qualify for special government contracts is a tactic some take, despite the possible consequences. Fines, disbarment, or even jail time can come from not being forthcoming about your firm's current state or origin, especially as there has been an uptick in enforcement actions from the federal government. For more on this, as well as other trends to keep an eye on this summer, Federal News

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16:58

Difficult location choices for military retirees

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/06/04

Where should you retire? What state or city can have big consequences for finances and satisfaction. People retiring from military service have extra considerations, such as access to Veterans Affairs services or post-retirement job prospects. For some of the best and worst places to retire, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talked with Wallet Hub analyst Cassandra Happe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:04

Why most contractors are feeling confident about 2025

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/06/04

On the whole, government contractors are optimistic about future business. More than half of them grew their revenue year-over-year. They expect more growth as the government adopts artificial intelligence. The most recent contractor survey conducted by Deltek also shows small businesses have outsized challenges. For more, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with Deltek Senior Vice President Kevin Plexico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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48:19

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin --June 4, 2024

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/06/04

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: Why most contractors are feeling confident headed toward fiscal 2025. Military retirees have tough choices about exactly where to retire. Trying to hide your company's growth? Could be more trouble than it's worth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:41

CDC, once largely remote, balances return to office...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/06/04

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reining in full-time remote work for many of its employees. With the Biden administration setting higher return-to-office targets, the CDC is now telling most teleworking employees to come into the office at least twice each two-week pay period. The CDC is still carving out exceptions and allowing employees in IT and data science positions to work remotely. Until recently, the CDC relied on remote work as a free, but effective, way to keep public

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8:00

DLA and its workforce at odds over rigid new telework...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/06/03

Leaders at the Defense Logistics Agency say they are still assessing the effects of an aggressive return-to-office policy that’s led to widespread employee dissatisfaction and two formal allegations of unfair labor practices, but that so far, the policy does not appear to have had a serious negative impact on recruiting and retention. DLA’s new policy is one of the most prescriptive in the federal government, but officials say it’s necessary as part of a broader effort to “transform” the agency for

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9:38

What's on the agenda as Congress returns to Washington

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/06/03

The Defense Department will be high on the agenda, as Congress returns from recess today. A House committee has passed a version of the defense authorization bill for 2025, while Senate Republicans will try to expand the DoD budget. For details, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talked with WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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