Trump claims big jump in VA trust scores, but data shows modest gains
Patient satisfaction rates have improved steadily at VA in recent years, but Trump insists his changes have reformed the entire department.
Oversight
VA cancels plans for employee satisfaction survey this year
VA has conducted a poll of federal employees every year since 2006, but won't distrubute one this year amid multiple reforms to the workforce.
Feds close 90/10 loophole involving education benefits
Rules regarding how much money colleges could get from federal sources had been under scrutiny for years.
Ambit, a supplier of data services to FEMA and SEC, acquired by DMI
Clients include the Securities & Exchange Commission, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
John Hancock’s FedPoint wins extension of contract to manage Benefeds
The contract, awarded after a competitive bidding process, will begin on Jan. 1.
Biden seeks ‘right technology investment’ in National Defense Strategy
Along with investments in directed-energy and hypersonics, the strategy would make U.S. a “fast-follower” in artificial intelligence and autonomy.
How is my disability retirement benefit calculated?
Reg Jones is the resident expert on retirement and the federal government at Federal Times.
Pentagon’s Shyu, LaPlante push to get critical tech into production
The Pentagon expects the experimentation effort will push critical technology to military users at a faster rate.
Extremism among vets needs study and prevention, lawmakers warn
Democratic lawmakers say federal agencies need to study the problem before it becomes widespread.
TL;DR: Simpler job ads, pay incentives lift hiring at VA
The department is revamping employment policies to better recruit and retain talent.
Social Security Administration workers rally over staffing shortage
Last week, union leaders held a town hall asking Congress to approve $16.5 billion in “emergency funding” to support the agency.
