Examiners at the Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) typically have to look at thousands of documents to determine whether an application is valid. Thanks to Federal Drive Host Tom Temin's guest, those examiners now have artificial intelligence tools to work faster and more accurately. For his work, he's a finalist in this year's Service to America…

Do federal employees make more or less than people with similar jobs in the private sector? It's a question often asked, often answered, and never settled. The latest effort comes from the Congressional Budget Office, which looked at the question using 2022 wage data. It found federal pay and benefits superior for those with high school diplomas or…

Sometimes federal procurements don't go according to the rules. Sometimes its worse, when bribes and kickbacks come into play. That's what the Justice Department's Procurement Collusion Strike Force tries to discover and prosecute. Now the strike force is expanding, with four new members. For details, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with the Dan…

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: The Justice Department expands its procurement fraud strike force. Yet again, an attempt to answer the question of whether federal employees are underpaid. How patent examination technology caught up to the 21st century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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 en…

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…

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 …

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 …

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 ch…

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’…

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 Forei…

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 th…

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 Co…

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 o…

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 federa…

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…

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 examine…

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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…

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-pow…

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 Ma…

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…

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 …

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