OpinionGenerative AI, automation to boost delivery of public servicesThe tech will enable agencies to meet need for quick and efficient public services, such as federal aid programs, unemployment benefits and tax filings.By Mike Daniels4 months ago
A people-first approach to recruitment, retention at federal agenciesWhile the private sector has recovered more than 90% of jobs lost over the past two years, the public sector has only recovered 53%.By David Santiago17 months ago
Is Veterans Day a federal holiday?Veterans Day began as Armistice Day in 1919, when President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed it to celebrate the cessation of hostilities during World War I.By Federal Times staff18 months ago
OPM again extends special pandemic hiring authorityAgencies have just over six more months to make use of Schedule A hiring authorities for pandemic response.By Jessie Bur2 years ago
How GAO went from a small accounting office to Congress’ supreme auditor in 100 yearsThe Government Accountability Office has evolved over 100 years from a mainly financial overseer to the trusted authority on government operations.By Dan Hu, Medill News Service2 years ago
Feds contribute over $2 million on Giving TuesdayThe Combined Federal Campaign celebrates its 60th anniversary this year and over $8.5 billion raised for charitable organizations.By Jessie Bur2 years ago