The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

9:34

DeJoy says USPS will fix ‘deteriorating’ service in...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/22

The Postal Service is seeing problems with on-time delivery of mail and packages in areas where the agency is implementing its network modernization plans. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Tuesday that USPS is seeing issues with on-time delivery in regions where USPS is opening massive new facilities meant to streamline local operations. DeJoy told members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee that he’s still “optimistic about the changes,” and expects service to

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7:29

Army, Air Force ‘optimistic’ about recruitment, Navy...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/22

For nearly a decade, the Army has not been able to hit its recruitment targets. 2024, however, could mark a turning point in the service’s recruitment efforts. The Air Force missed its recruiting goals for the first time since 1999 last year. But Air Force officials are “cautiously optimistic” that the service is on track to hit its active duty and reserve recruitment targets. The Navy, however, is projected to miss its goals by 6,700 recruits in 2024—marking the second year in a row the service

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24:22

New DCSA director sees a data-driven future for...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/19

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency’s new director wants to get DCSA’s critical next-generation background investigations IT system back on track, while he also keeps an eye toward the “data-centric” future at the security agency. In his first interview since taking over as DCSA director in late March, David Cattler discussed his initial thoughts and priorities for the agency’s vast mission. Cattler has extensive experience throughout the intelligence community. He most recently

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10:37

A look into whether one HHS component is properly...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/19

A new audit looks at how one agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) manages its cloud computing assets. The HHS inspector general looked specifically at the Administration for Children and Families. To learn more, Federal News Network's Eric White spoke to the Assistant Inspector General for Cybersecurity and IT audits, Tamara Lilly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:10

Biden Administration tweaks regulations for how...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/19

A recent update by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to the Uniform Grants Guidance, aims to give state, local, and tribal governments more autonomy on how they spend federal grant money. The update engenders more importance, with substantial amounts of money coming in from the Inflation Reduction Act. For one view of how this could all play out, Federal News Network's Eric White spoke with the assistant director for policy at the union-oriented Jobs to Move America, Valerie Lizarraga. Learn

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60:27

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin --April 19, 2024

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/19

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: The Biden Administration tweaks regulations for how states and cities can use federal funding. A look into whether one HHS component is properly securing its cloud information systems. Can this be? The Army has burned its software development bridges and will start over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:07

Facing billions in facility backlogs, DoD looks to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/19

A lot of DoD facilities — from barracks to office buildings — are in pretty bad shape, and because of consistent maintenance shortfalls, things are generally getting worse. So as part of a new strategy for its bases, the department is trying a new approach, seeking permission from Congress to test a series of pilot projects that would demolish old buildings and consolidate the people who live and work in them into “livable communities.” In a legislative proposal the department sent to Capitol Hill

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7:38

Repeal or reform? House lawmakers weigh responses to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/18

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10:17

Congress again ponders updating Social Security...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/18

The Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset have both been around for decades. They reduce or rule out Social Security benefits for some federal retirees. A bill to repeal them has been gaining unprecedented traction. For one view of this issue, Federal News Network's Drew Friedman spoke with the staff vice president of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, John Hatton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:29

IRS underestimated cost of letting people file for free

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/18

The IRS’ direct file program was created to make things easier on taxpayers. Direct file, as its called, helps certain taxpayers file their tax returns for free, utilizing the the IRS website. IRS is running a pilot program this filing season and may have been a bit off when estimating how much the program will cost. That’s the finding of the government accountability office (GAO). Federal News Network's Eric White got more from the GAO's Director of Strategic Issues, Jay McTigue. Learn more about

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10:49

Can agencies actually follow the White House AI order?

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/18

The White House has given agencies until the end of the year to make sure their use of artificial intelligence is safe and fair. It tells practitioners to keep humans in the proverbial loop and to let people opt out of AI applications. And it also wants them to stop using AI if they cannot meet the safeguard rules. How feasible is all of this? For one view, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with the Principal Security Consultant for the cybersecurity company NCC group, David Brauchler. Learn more

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46:16

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin --April 18, 2024

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/18

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: Can agencies actually do what the White House ordered for artificial intelligence? The IRS underestimated the cost of letting people file for free. Congress again ponders updating Social Security policy for non-eligible federal retirees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:45

Air Force pushes to move Guard units to Space Force

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/18

A potential transfer of all space units in the Air National Guard to the Space Force will have minimal impact on the 1,000 guardsmen performing space missions in seven states, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said today. “There’s no intention to move anyone. There’s some concerns out there that I think are overblown. People will basically have stability if they transition,” Kendall told senators on Tuesday at a hearing on the service’s posture. Last month, Air Force officials sent a legislative

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10:23

Treasury giving agencies a fighting chance to prevent...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/17

The Office of Management and Budget strongly disagrees with that estimate, questioning the plausibility of GAO’s assessment.No matter what the real amount of fraud is across government -- and agencies may never truly know -- the Treasury Department is giving agencies tools to stop fraud before it starts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:44

Federal agency performance depends on individual...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/17

Accountability, performance measurement, and the interplay between political appointees can get complicated. One way to improve agency performance, is to make sure people each have specific goals they are expected to meet. to go a little deeper, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with long-time federal management professor Bob Tobias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:19

Veterans Affairs' IG offers advice for troubled...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/17

Last month, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Defense Department launched a new, interoperable Electronic Health Record (EHR) at the Lovell Federal Health Care Center in Chicago. It is the first big VA facility to use the EHR. During the deployment, the agency's inspector general noticed a few challenges presented by the EHR scheduling system that could hamper the effort. For details, Federal News Network's Eric White spoke with VA's Deputy Assistant IG Leigh Ann Searight. Learn more about

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8:43

National Weather Service financial system rollout...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/17

Last year, the Commerce Department rolled out a new financial system meant to improve financial management. Things have not gone as planned. Implementation issues have resulted in National Weather Service employees not getting reimbursed and electric companies shutting off power to equipment used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Bloomberg Government reporter Jack Fitzpatrick broke this story late last week and spoke about it with Federal News Network's Eric White. Learn more

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49:13

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin --April 17, 2024

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/17

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: The National Weather Service's rollout of a new financial system has been less predictable than the weather. Veterans Affairs' IG has some advice for that troubled new electronic health record. Federal agency performance depends on individual accountability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:57

How legislators could make things a little easier for...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/16

As the second quarter of 2024 begins, there is a lot on the horizon for those who do business with the government: New regulations and laws and even the revival of a long time argument. To discuss those matters, Federal News Network's Eric White welcomed David Berteau, President and CEO of the Professional Services Council. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:06

Generosity snapshot of local federal employees

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/16

The Combined Federal Campaign recently wrapped up its annual effort with a Finale & Awards Ceremony. It signifies another year of giving monetary pledges or volunteering for charitable causes. To get a sense of how much was given last year, Federal News Network's Eric White spoke with Vince Micone, co-chair of the Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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