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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton provides expert insights on current events in the federal community. Read more interviews to 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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Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Centralization is back in vogue, but is it the right model for government shared services? The federal flood insurance program is key to stable housing markets, the shutdown revealed its fragility House drama over the defense bill sets the stage for a high-stakes December on Capitol HillSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hundreds of thousands of federal employees have left their jobs this year, due to the Trump administration’s efforts. Now, the Office of Personnel Management is telling agencies to start rethinking their senior executive staffing too. The request comes as OPM introduces a number of other changes for federal managers. Here with the latest, Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In the Army, a new acquisition bureaucracy is starting to take shape. It means new names for some longstanding Army organizations. But at its core, the reorganization is about letting Army officials manage the acquisition system as portfolios of capabilities, with less of a focus on individual programs. That idea’s been championed by outside reform advocates for years. But now it also has the support of the secretary of Defense. We get the details from Federal News Network’s Jared Serbu.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Lawmakers are scrambling to bring the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to the floor next week amid partisan clashes. The Senate is preparing a vote on health care subsidies, while appropriations talks remain stalled, and a Supreme Court case on Humphrey’s Executor looms large in the background. Loren Duggan, deputy news director at Bloomberg Government, is here with the inside scoop.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The National Flood Insurance Program is a lifeline for communities in flood-prone areas, but during the shutdown its borrowing authority plunged and new policies froze. That disruption rippled through housing markets and raised questions about the resilience of federal disaster programs. Joining us to review what happened and what’s next is Nicole Upano, Assistant Vice President of Public Policy at the National Apartment Association.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Trump administration’s second-term strategy leans toward consolidating acquisition, HR and financial management under a centralized approach. That's a departure from the marketplace model of its first term. John Marshall and Steve Goodrich are here to discuss what that means for agency autonomy and service quality. John is the founder and CEO of the Shared Services Leadership Coalition. Steve chairs the SSLC board.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The State Department’s diplomatic workforce is feeling overburdened, under-resourced and more likely to leave in the next few years. That’s according to a recent survey from the American Foreign Service Association. The State Department conducted widespread layoffs this year. It also closed and consolidated hundreds of offices as part of an agency reorganization. Foreign Service officers say they’re spread thin because of these changes. Federal News Network’s Jory Heckman has more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This year continues to be challenging for the federal workforce. While federal offices reopened and hundreds of thousands of federal workers went back to work after the longest shutdown in history, many say nothing is back to normal. Federal News Network’s Anastasia Obis has more from an exclusive Federal News Network survey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Court of Federal Claims has rejected a post-award protest from Active Deployment Systems, which argued ICE awarded too many IDIQ contracts for detention services. The decision underscores that disputes over solicitation language and pricing structures must be raised before bidding, not after award. Zach Prince, Partner at Haynes Boone, explains what lessons we can take from this case.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
As Congress catches up on its shutdown backlog, tax legislation is back in play. But now those conversations are under the shadow of an election year. Anna Taylor, Managing Principal of Deloitte’s Tax Policy Group, joins us to break down what’s realistic for year-end packages and the road ahead for tax policy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
VA's outdated infrastructure and regional silos make care coordination painfully slow, especially for mental health. Sean O'Connor, navy veteran and Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer at DexCare is here to explain why modernization is urgent and how real-time access could transform veteran care.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton The VA's size and complexity may be keeping top tech minds away, and veterans pay the priceWhat can individuals and businesses expect when the tax filing window opens in just a few weeks? A protest from a winner? A recent case shows why timing matters when challenging solicitation termsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has just advanced an array of bills, including many that would impact the federal workforce. Some legislation, such as a bill to overhaul the probationary period, passed just along party lines. But other bills, like one that would standardize training for federal executives, received unanimous committee support. Here with the latest, Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Technology Modernization Fund is running out of time. In eight days, the reauthorization will expire for the eight-year old governmentwide account to help agencies update IT systems. That is unless Congress acts to extend the TMF. For more on what it would mean if the Technology Modernization Fund would expire, Federal News Network executive editor Jason Miller joins me now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association is urging the SEC to modernize its communication and recordkeeping rules. Robert Cruz, Vice President of Information Governance at Smarsh, joins us to explain why the current framework is falling behind, how firms are navigating enforcement risks, and what a workable compliance model could look like.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Timely payments, rescinding stop-work orders and monitoring long-term impacts are top priorities as agencies restart operations. We’ll also look at key takeaways from PSC’s Vision Conference with CEO Jim Carroll.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued a new rule that reinforces national standards for credit reporting. It confirms that federal law takes precedence over conflicting state rules, a move the Consumer Data Industry Association says will improve consistency, lower costs, and protect access to credit. Dan Smith, President and CEO of CDIA, is here to explain what the rule means for lenders, borrowers, and the future of credit data.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonA new CFPB rule strengthens credit data standards, helping lenders assess risk and borrowers access affordable creditPSC's vision conference proved that forecasting government contractor workload for 2026 is no easy taskOutdated SEC communications rules are putting compliance and competitiveness at riskSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Department of Health and Human Services is centralizing the processing of reasonable accommodation requests from its employees. As a result, it’s facing a months-long backlog. HHS employees say the department is making it harder for employees with disabilities to receive telework as a reasonable accommodation as the Trump administration enforces a return to office mandate. For more on this, we’re joined by Federal News Network’s Jory Heckman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A new federal spending forecast is out and it paints two different pictures for defense and civilian agencies. The Professional Services Council projects that defense spending will keep climbing through 2035. But civilian agencies aren’t so lucky, analysts predict that non-defense budgets are likely to remain flat or shrink. Federal News Network’s Anastasia Obis has more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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please bring on real guests not some political nutjob who rants against "progressive policies"