Government HR Head Quits, White House Issues Virus Updates (1)

Dale Cabaniss, head of the federal government’s central HR office, resigned suddenly Tuesday, leading to criticism that the administration’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic has become disorderly.

The White House Office of Management and Budget the same day issued new guidance for agencies on responding to the crisis, including that agencies immediately move to “minimize face-to-face interactions.” Russell Vought, the acting OMB director, signed the memo, and has been providing guidance to agencies in Cabaniss’ place since March 12.

“The Trump administration’s mismanagement and political appointees have once again brought chaos to the federal workforce. At the very moment ...