Annual Review of Special Rate Pay to Begin
OPM has issued its annual memo telling agencies to review and report on their need for “special rate” pay, a …More
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Senators Urge Expanding Controls on Federal Agency Use of AI
Two leading Democratic senators have urged the Biden administration to expand controls over federal agency use of artificial intelligence, in …More
DoD Not Learning Lessons from Problems in Construction Projects, GAO Says
A quarter of DoD construction projects are more than a year late in getting started for reasons including “poor initial …More
Attrition Is Higher among Women, Younger Employees in Federal Workforce, Partnership Finds
Turnover in the federal workforce is higher among women and younger employees, the Partnership for Public Service has said, indicating …More
Report Raises Issues with FTC Allowing Outside Entities to Pay for Employee Travel
Allowing employees to accept free travel from outside entities to events related to their official duties “presents challenges in terms …More
GAO Calls for Tighter VA Oversight of Contracted Disability Exams
The GAO has called for tighter oversight by the VA over the contractors it uses to conduct examinations to determine …More
Bipartisan Bills Offered on Supply Chain, Drug Control
Bipartisan leaders of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee have offered a bill (HR-9597) designed to “protect the federal supply …More
SSA: Customer Service ‘Already Unacceptable,’ Funding Freeze Would Make It Worse
The Social Security Administration has told Congress that an extended freeze of its funding at current levels would be “devastating,” …More
GSA Updates Guide to Managing Risk in IT Projects
The GSA has updated its guide to managing risks in IT projects for the first time since it initially was …More
DoD Struggling to Get Handle on Single-Use Plastics, Says GAO
The Defense Department is struggling to get a handle on single-use plastics for reducing them under a 2021 executive order …More
Congress Clears Bill to Require Greater Disclosures by Agencies to CBO
The Senate has joined the House in passing HR-7032, to require federal agencies to be more responsive to information requests …More
Improvements Needed in Space Sharing Test Before It Can Be Assessed, GAO Says
The GSA needs to make several improvements to its pilot program of providing working space to be shared by multiple …More
VA Purchase Card Program at ‘Medium’ Risk, Says Audit
An inspector general audit has said the VA’s purchase card program is at a medium level of risk for illegal, …More
Opinion | Commentary
“Extraordinary Measures” to Protect Ballots Should Include Postal Police Officers
The United States Postal Service recently issued a press release which “affirmed” its “commitment to secure and timely delivery of …More
Personnel Aspects of AI Order Are on Track, Says GAO
Federal agencies are on schedule for carrying out the personnel-related aspects of a key executive order on artificial intelligence, which …More
Training Set for Managers, HR Officials on Hiring Initiative
The Biden administration has announced training opportunities for federal hiring managers and HR officials on the recent joint OPM-OMB memo …More
OMB Issues Guidance on Transition Activities
OMB has issued guidance to agencies on preparing for a Presidential transition, reminding them of obligations including designating senior career …More
House Bill Seeks Study of Paying Employees for Time in Transit at Facilities
A bill now ready for a vote in the full House would order a study of whether the time TSA …More
Best Practices Guide on Security for Offsite Work Updated
The Interagency Security Committee has updated its best practices guide on security when federal employees work offsite, taking into account …More
USPS IG: Most Goals Met During 2023 Peak Mailing Season
The Postal Service met most of its performance goals during the 2023 peak mailing season—October through December—in which it exceeded …More
USPS Says Is Prepared to Handle Election Mail
The USPS has said it is prepared to handle election-related mail as the November elections approach, meanwhile saying it will …More
Audit Stresses Need for Planning, Clarity, Oversight for Hiring Sprees
In a report that carries lessons for other agencies that embark on a hiring surge for a particular occupation, the …More
Partnership Finds Encouraging Levels of ‘Practical’ Trust in Government
While only about a quarter of the public trusts the federal government, there is an “encouraging” higher level of “practical” …More
FLRA Sets Training Sessions on Labor-Management Issues
The FLRA has scheduled a series of training sessions on labor-management issues, saying there is “continuing demand and overwhelming requests …More
Burnout Among Government Employees Remains Stubbornly High, Particularly for Women and Millennials
Government employees continue to report high levels of burnout (41 percent), notably higher among Millennial (50 percent) and female (48 …More
Report Calls on USPS to Strengthen Training on Working in High Heat
An inspector general report has called on the USPS to strengthen the training for employees who work in high heat …More
Comer Continues Pushing OMB on Responsiveness to Inquiries
The head of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee has continued pushing OMB on its responsiveness to letters of inquiry …More
Opinion | Commentary
Government AI Push Should Prioritize Standardization or Risk Repeating History
Despite decades of effort to standardize sprawling IT infrastructures, many agencies are still doing “their own thing”; the risk of …More
OSC Plans to Make Complaint Process More Transparent
The Office of Special Counsel says it intends to make several changes to the process of reviewing and potentially prosecuting …More
OPM Authorizes Emergency Leave Transfer for Hurricane Debby
OPM has authorized emergency leave transfer programs for federal employees affected by the recent Hurricane Debby—also at times a tropical …More
