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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

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The Federal Drive with Terry Gertonprovides expert insights on current events in the federal community.Read more interviewsto keep up with daily news and analysis that affect the federal workforce. The Federal Drive is found at FederalNewsNetwork.com and 1500 AM in the Washington D.C. region.

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8:24

VA cancels nearly $10M in bonuses paid to more career...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/09/27

The Department of Veterans Affairs is taking back nearly $10 million in bonuses it paid to career senior leaders earlier this month, over concerns the awards went to more executives than intended. VA officials said in a statement Friday that the department, after a recent review, found it was “imprecise” in how it implemented its new critical skill incentive (CSI) authority under the toxic-exposure PACT Act “This led to more career senior executives receiving these payments than intended,” VA

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9:05

OMB gives agencies a 10-year digital services...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/09/26

Nearly five years in the making, the time has come for the catalyst to bring agencies into the digital 21st century. Agencies have about 100 actions to transform, evolve and standardize the citizens’ online experience under new guidance from the Office of Management and Budget. OMB today released the Delivering a Digital-First Public Experience guidance to accomplish the spirit and intent of the 2018 21st Century IDEA Act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:35

TMF board member eyes more AI, automation projects

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/09/26

One member of the Technology Modernization Fund board would like to see agencies lean into artificial intelligence and automation projects, especially those that have a “customer experience” angle. “One of the things that I would love to be able to see more of . . . is more artificial intelligence, robotic process automation, machine learning,” Sheena Burrell, chief information officer at the National Archives and Records Administration, said during an event yesterday hosted by Venable to celebrate

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9:54

A precarious situation contractors find themselves in...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/09/26

There's never a convenient time for a full or even a partial government shutdown, but we've reached the beginning of the end of another fiscal year with the likelihood of a shutdown rising. So how can contractors make sure they're ready for it and minimize the damage. As always for these kinds of questions we turn to Larry Allen of Allen Federal. Sitting in for Tom Temin is Federal Drive executive producer Eric White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:31

Got an airport? Customs and Border Protection is...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/09/26

Companies operating at U.S. airports sometimes need extra help in processing inbound international passengers or cargo. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will provide that help as a service, for which the agency receives reimbursement. In fact, CBP's Office of Field Operations recently signed up with several dozen companies. For how the program works, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with the Director of the Alternative Funding Division, Ryan Flanagan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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9:00

One big supply chain security issue starting to get...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/09/26

The Chips Act shoveled billions of taxpayer dollars to the microelectronics industry. One reason for making more circuits domestically is greater cybersecurity and supply assurance. Now a sort of overlooked piece of the electronics supply chain is gaining attention in Congress: The boards the chips are mounted on. For more, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with the Executive Director of the Printed Circuit Board Association of America, David Schild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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48:15

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- September 26, 2023

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/09/26

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: Got an airport? Customs and Border Protection is available for hire. One big supply chain security issue starting to get more attention. A precarious situation contractors find themselves in more and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:31

Federal Acquisition Service’s new structure seeks to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/09/25

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25:25

There's only one question before Congress, at least...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/09/25

With the machinery already cranking up for a federal government shutdown, can Congress pull itself together to pass a continuing resolution? The situation is fluid. For the latest, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with Mitchell Miller, WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:25

Is spening on American defense too much or perhaps...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/09/25

Whether you think the U.S. defense budget is too big or two small, one thing is for sure: The planned increase in spending doesn't keep up with inflation. For more on that, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talked with someone who says there are ways to reallocate the $800 billion odd dollars to get more capability: Heritage Foundation Senior Policy Analyst Wilson Beaver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:32

Shutdown survival tips from someone who's been...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/09/25

You will survive the government shutdown, if there is one. But it takes some planning and a little knowledge of what to expect. To get some thoughts from a veteran of government shutdowns, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talked with former Postal Service Manager Abe Grungold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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50:15

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- September 25, 2023

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/09/25

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: Shutdown survival tips from someone who's been through them. Defense spending. Too much, or maybe not enough of the right things. There's only one question before Congress, at least this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:33

What happens to furloughed employees during a...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/09/25

Up to 2.2 million civilian federal employees face the possibility of either a furlough or work without pay, as Congress has just days to reach an agreement on federal spending before a government shutdown kicks in. During a government shutdown, agencies that don’t yet have their funding determined by Congress are legally required to shutter all activities that are financed by appropriations. That means many federal employees are placed on a “shutdown furlough,” and have to cease work and temporarily

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21:50

If you want new culture in your agency, try yogurt

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/09/22

The drive for economy and efficiency in government operations never ceases, especially when operational budgets don't grow like entitlements or grants budgets. So its up to leadership to foster a culture of ever-better productivity. Most don't to such a great job. Says who? Federal Drive Host Tom Temin's guest Bob Tobias, a long-time federal leadership professor, coach, and general smart guy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:01

How bad would a government shutdown really be?

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/09/22

There are lots of reasons why its bad when politicians fail to appropriate money to keep the government going at the end of a fiscal year. This year's shutdown brinksmanship is sharper than ever. So what's so bad if the government shuts down for a few days or a month? Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talked about a list of reasons with Vice President of Research for the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, Jeff Holland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:36

A former president's library has a new archivist

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/09/22

It's hard to believe that Richard Nixon left office nearly 50 years ago. Some seasoned observers well remember that that image of a waving Nixon boarding the helicopter, after resigning from office. Now the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, California, has a new director. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with Tamara Martin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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49:09

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- September 22, 2023

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/09/22

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: A former president's library has a new archivist. How bad would a government shutdown really be? If you want new culture in your agency, try yogurt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:41

DHS says agencies should adopt cyber incident...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/09/22

With 45 different cyber incident reporting requirements in place across the federal government, and even more on the way, the Department of Homeland Security is recommending the adoption of a standard definition for a “reportable cyber incident” and a common form organizations can use to comply with the different rules. DHS today released a report on “Harmonization of Cyber Incident Reporting to the Federal Government.” The document, at more than 100 pages long, provides detailed recommendations for

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23:38

A financial planning checklist, as summer draws to a...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/09/21

As autumn brings renewed thoughts of financial plans, Open Season for the federal health benefits plans is approaching. For some fresh thinking, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with Thiago Glieger, Wealth Adviser with RMG Advisers of Rockville, Maryland, who firm specializes in federal employees. The discussion addressed, among other things, what feds should be thinking about financially as 2024 draws closer, starting with the question of traditional or Roth Plan for your Thrift Savings

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21:38

In suicide prevention month, let's not forget the...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/09/21

September is suicide prevention month, with lots of prevention information coming out of places like the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. A year in, the federally-backed 988 suicide prevention line has received millions of calls. But now we take a moment to celebrate how service dogs can help with the persistent problem of veteran suicide. For details, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talked with Cole Lyle, the Executive Director of the Veterans Advocate group called, "Mission

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