IRS Charge Card Program Gets Generally Positive Review
Auditors found only 13 confirmed instances of misuse of agency purchase cards at the IRS during a recent six-month period, …More
Federal Manager’s Daily Report
Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersMSPB Advises on Recognizing Burnout
Burnout among subordinate employees often surfaces as a negative attitude about the work, the organization, coworkers, customers and stakeholders, a …More
Steps for Addressing Burnout Recommended
Burnout “should be addressed by understanding and improving the work experience, rather than ignoring or suppressing the response” such as …More
Employees Can ‘Go Off the Rails,’ MSPB Says
In the same publication, MSPB said that even employees who are highly skilled and knowledgeable in their field can fail, …More
MSPB Emphasizes Retention of Recently Hired Employees
While there has been much focus on the government’s ability to hire employees to replace those who leave or to …More
Differences in Retention Rates Highlighted
MSPB also said that agencies must be aware that hard-to-fill positions may be different from those where it is hard …More
Ban on Rehiring Fired IRS Employees Proposed
Legislation has been offered in the Senate (S-2439) to bar the IRS from rehiring employees who had been fired for …More
Restrictions Proposed on Administrative Leave
A bipartisan bill offered in the Senate (S-2450) would generally end the practice of keeping employees on paid “administrative leave”–also …More
Management Upheld on Key Furlough Issue
MSPB has sided with agency management on another case related to the 2013 sequestration-triggered furloughs, holding that different components of …More
OPM Touts Incentives for Cyber, Other Personnel Shortages
In telling agencies that they now may be more generous in paying recruitment, retention and relocation incentives–the “three Rs”–OPM is …More
Strings Still Attached to 3R Payments
OPM meanwhile cautioned agencies that they must be able to document the need for making payments above the limit in …More
Payoff Seen in Leadership Development
Investing in and supporting senior leadership training and development “can pay dividends in how employees view senior leadership,” which is …More
Better Cooperation Needed for Building Security, Says GAO
GSA and DHS have taken some steps to improve collaboration on federal building security, but while each has some individual …More
Employee Accommodation Requests Get Scrutiny
Federal agencies are required by law and executive order to provide “reasonable accommodations” at the request of employees with certain …More
Oversight of Vehicles Called Lacking
In a review of leased vehicle management by selected agencies, GAO concluded that they are failing to identify and underused …More
Electronic Financial Disclosure System Growing, OGE Says
In its first year of operation, more than 100 agencies adopted a new web-based system for collecting and reviewing public …More
GAO Sees Potential for Reducing Agency Leasing Costs
Some agencies are paying space leasing rates to GSA that exceed market rates, GAO has said, with about half of …More
Old Systems Said to Hamper Agency Operations
Outdated communication systems are causing the government to miss opportunities to improve productivity and reduce costs, while preventing telework from …More
Reminders Sent on High-Level Employee Ratings
A memo from OPM to agencies on preparations for the next round of employee performance evaluations stresses several considerations for …More
Exec Developmental Course Stresses Engagement
OPM has made available to agencies a free web-based course for aspiring and current executives titled Maximizing Employee Engagement, which …More
Postal Reform Plan to Get Senate Hearing
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has scheduled a hearing for tomorrow on the U.S. Postal Service, the …More
Groups Generally Back Probation Expansion
A coalition of federal managerial and professional groups has generally supported a House committee-passed bill (HR-3023) to extend the standard …More
OPM Promises Improved Hiring Tools
OPM has said it plans to soon roll out tools for managers and HR professionals as part of its goal …More
Agencies Reminded of Restrictions on Burrowing In
OPM has reminded agencies of restrictions against converting political appointees to career positions, an issue that commonly arises in the …More
Guidance Describes Review, Awards Policies
Under OPM’s policies, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before appointing a current or recent political appointee — someone …More
SES Disciplinary, Other Proposals Challenged
The Senior Executives Association has objected to the latest measure targeting SES disciplinary and other policies to advance in Congress, …More
GAO Decries Missed Opportunities
GAO has said that agencies would save money, better serve the public and be more secure in their operations if …More
House Targets Agency FOIA Compliance
The House has passed HR-653, which would establish a presumption that agencies must disclose documents requested under the Freedom of …More
House Clears Grants Oversight Bill
The House has joined the Senate in passing S-1115, to require agencies to close out within 90 calendar days expired …More
Don’t Count too Heavily on Automation, Report Warns
A report from the National Taxpayer Advocate warns that the IRS may be counting too heavily on a strategy many …More
