Poll Finds Continued Public Dissatisfaction with Government
The federal government suffered the highest net negative ratings in a recent poll by the Gallup organization, the latest in …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersData Center Initiative Won’t Focus Just on Cost, GSA Says
GSA, the managing partner of the recently announced government-wide Data Center Optimization Initiative, has said that cost alone will not …More
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GSA said the optimization initiative “is the next logical step in the history of federal data centers, following the Federal …More
SSA Backs off Authentication Requirement
Following push-back from members of the public who don’t have cell phones—and apparently have no desire to—the SSA has backed …More
DoD Seeks to Create New Public-Private Talent Exchange
The Pentagon has asked Congress for authority to allow its employees “to gain experience at private companies and bring industry …More
GAO Raps Agencies’ Practices on ‘Special’ Employees
The GAO has raised several issues with the use by federal agencies of the “special government employee” authority, which allows …More
ODNI Warns Agencies of Threats in Supply Chain
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence has released a video highlighting the threats foreign entities pose to federal …More
Circular on Managing Information Updated
OMB has updated its Circular A-130, Managing Information as a Strategic Resource, the policy guide on IT and cybersecurity for …More
Agencies Urged to Get Involved in PrepareAthon
OPM has urged agencies to participate in FEMA’s next national day of action, on September 30, for organizations—and individuals—to take …More
ICE Still Struggles to Fill Mental Health Care Positions
Five years after a report highlighting Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s difficulties in hiring and retaining employees in mental health care …More
Agencies Told to More Tightly Target Performance Awards
Federal agencies should more tightly target performance awards for SES members and senior level/senior scientific and technical employees, OPM and …More
Having Impact, Meeting Challenges to Be Rewarded
Says the memo, “Agencies should ensure only SES and SL/ST employees who have demonstrated the highest levels of individual performance …More
Management Controls Lacking at EPA Education Program, Says Report
The EPA cannot assess the results and benefits of its environmental education program, and continuing to fund it without better …More
Energy Department Boosts Whistleblower Protections
The Energy Department has announced several changes to its policies on protecting whistleblowing employees of its contractors in light of …More
GSA Plans Changes in Reimbursement Policies
When federal employees speak, participate in a panel, or present at a conference or similar meeting in their official capacities, …More
IRS Telework Program Gets Mixed Assessment
The IRS telework program generally follows requirements set in a 2010 law but a fifth of a sampling of employees …More
Views Differ on Labor-Management Initiatives
Federal union representatives and agency management officials have differing views of an administration initiative intended to spur them to greater …More
GAO Asked to Probe Census Preparations
The bipartisan leaders of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee have asked GAO to assess preparations for the 2020 …More
IG Faults Planning of VA Purchases
The IG at Veterans Affairs has largely confirmed an allegation that a medical center has been unable to use more …More
GAO Issues Guide on Assessing Project Technology Readiness
GAO has released a draft of a new guide designed to help federal agencies, along with state and local governments, …More
Open Source Move Will Benefit Agencies, OMB Says
OMB says its newly announced open source policy will help federal agencies avoid duplicative custom software purchases and will promote …More
Report Underscores Restrictions on Purchases of Items for Office
An IG report on purchase card use at the IRS effectively serves as a warning that even purchases of items …More
Homeless Vet Population Declines
The number of homeless veterans now sits at slightly more than 13,000, according to the latest government statistics. The figure …More
OMB Touts Digital Government Initiative
Since the administration launched the U.S. Digital Service in August 2014, there have been improvements in the digital experience among …More
OSC Makes Recommendations on Standards for Proving Retaliation
Federal employees who make whistleblowing-type disclosures in the course of their duties generally should not face a higher standard when …More
EEOC Sets Training Conference
The EEOC will hold its Executive Leadership Training Conference September 19-20 in Washington, D.C. with a theme of “Leadership through …More
OGE Summarizes Rules Changes on Job Seeking
The Office of Government Ethics has put out guidance to agencies on recent rules changes in the “standards of conduct” …More
Guidance Issued on Cyber Workforce Act
OPM has sent guidance on compliance with the Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act, which a provision in a late-2015 budget …More
Air Force Accepting Civilian Employee Award Nominations
The Air Force has opened nominations for its Outstanding Air Force Civilian Employee of the Year award, which has separate …More
OPM Addresses Management Duties for New Leave Authority
While agencies will not be required to issue a formal notice to those who are eligible under the upcoming “disabled …More
