The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

7:47

Best Places to Work top 10 list has a few new faces,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/05/16

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 engagement was the common thread, the Partnership for Public Service said. “At a time when our nation faces both critical challenges and exciting

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50:46

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin --May 15, 2024

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/05/15

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

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10:11

Contractor's dispute over cost-accounting standards...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/05/15

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 Boone procurement attorney Zach Prince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:09

Problems surface in government audits of trillions in...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/05/15

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 few problems. Agencies don't have the data they need to do single audits. For the details, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with GAO's Director of

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10:37

DoD challenge brought in 200 great talent management...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/05/15

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:24

Military movers urge DoD, Congress to pause household...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/05/15

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’re looking to stop its implementation altogether. Although GHC has been in the works for years — the final solicitation was issued in 2019 —

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9:18

Foreign Service looks back on last 100 years,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/05/15

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 Foreign Affairs Day. Later this month, on May 24, the department will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Rogers Act, which established the diplomatic

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7:54

Army changing the color of money used to modernize...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/05/15

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 the policy signed by Army Secretary Christine Wormuth in March is to reform several legacy processes that is keeping the service from adopting modern

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9:29

How rules are changing for defense-weapons contractors

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/05/14

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 Council. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:36

VA rule change could mean health care benefits for a...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/05/14

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 of the law firm Tully Rinckey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:17

Petitioning the government shouldn't be convoluted,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/05/14

The Constitution gives citizens the right to petition the government. In the 21st century, that is a complicated and expensive process, unless you are a professional lobbyist. Now the White House has launched an effort to make it easier for people to engage with the government. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) calls the effort a new federal framework for public participation. For details, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talks with OMB's Associate Director for Performance and Personnel

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47:20

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin --May 14, 2024

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/05/14

On this episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: Petitioning the government shouldn't be so convoluted and expensive. A Veterans Affairs rule change could mean health care benefits for a million more veterans. How the rules are changing for defense weapons contractors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:45

Air Force study recommends moving Guard units to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/05/14

The Air Force’s in-depth report to Congress says moving all National Guard space units to the Space Force is the best path forward. But the Air National Guard, governors in all 55 states and territories and a bipartisan group of 85 lawmakers are pushing back against the Pentagon’s plan. The study that’s been in the works for quite some time examines three possible courses of actions. It lays out the feasibility and advisability of giving the Space Force its own Guard component, leaving things as

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8:17

NLRB ‘doing more with less’ between growing caseload,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/05/13

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10:25

AFGE set to negotiate after more feds overseas opt...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/05/13

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8:48

The House is 'it' this week, when it comes to agency...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/05/13

The Senate managed to pass an important bill last week, authorizing the Federal Aviation Administration. That makes the House "it," so to speak. The Senate will move onto some federal bread-and-butter issues, though: Telework and technology procurement. For an update, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with Bloomberg Government Deputy News Director Loren Duggan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:42

Navy hired this company to develop a new type of...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/05/13

New military aircraft designs don't necessarily require super jet engines or hundreds of billions in development costs. A case in point: The Navy's bid for a light plane that can take off and land in less than a football field. The Naval Air Systems Command recently hired a company called Electra to study the development of such an electrically-powered plane. For more, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with the founder and CEO of Electra.aero, John Langford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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12:04

Ultimate secure agency issues advice for secure AI

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/05/13

It seems every agency is chasing after ways to use artificial intelligence. AI brings special challenges for security. Now the National Security Agency (NSA) has published what it calls guidance for strengthening AI system security. For what's in it, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with the Acting Chief of the NSA's AI Security Center, Tahira Mammen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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49:06

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin --May 13, 2024

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/05/13

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: The ultimate secure agency issues advice for secure artificial intelligence. The Navy hired this company to develop a new type of aircraft. The House is 'it' this week, when it comes to agency authorizations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:17

USPS board member urges agency to slow network...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/05/13

A key member of the Postal Service’s leadership board is calling on the agency to slow down its network modernization plans, citing persistent mail delays in regions going through these changes. Ron Stroman, a member of the USPS Board of Governors, and a former deputy postmaster general, said Thursday that “we need to slow down new network changes until service has gotten close to our service targets for 2024.” Stroman called for USPS to slow down a major part of its 10-year reform plan, a day after

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