Census Bureau Counting on Help from Other Agencies
The Census Bureau is counting on making greater use of information already in the hands of other agencies to hold …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersAgencies Urged to Encourage Responses to Survey
OPM is sending out the annual Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey and is urging management to provide “visible support and sponsorship …More
Step Up Medical Hiring, VA Told
A report accompanying the House’s spending bill (HR-2029) covering the VA for fiscal 2016 instructs the department to step up …More
Report on Underused DoD Facilities Sought
That same measure also provides funding for military construction projects, and while it does not endorse the Pentagon’s request for …More
Group to Try Soothing Disputes over Space
A working group has been created under the National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations to address disputes over office space, …More
Reminder Issued on Paying for Management Fees
OMB has issued a reminder to agencies that they should “exercise due diligence when considering whether to allow grant and …More
Report Illustrates Difficult Choices for USPS
Attempting to reduce costs by reducing door-to-door delivery the USPS risks reducing income from advertising mail, the postal IG has …More
MPSB’s Tips for Fostering a Conscientious Workforce
A blog post by MSPB says that integrity and honesty are “perceived as crucial” in federal employment and suggests how …More
Army Echoes Issues with Cyber Workforce
Difficulties in recruiting employees qualified for cybersecurity and related jobs has the Army considering creating a separate career field much …More
OPM Explains Special Hiring Authorities
OPM has issued updated guidance on authorities agencies can use to hire individuals with specialized skills, typically for short-term needs, …More
VA Management of Drug Testing Criticized
The VA needs to better manage its drug-free workplace program, the agency IG has said, estimating that of the nearly …More
Ethics Implications of Social Media Described
The Office of Government Ethics has said that a federal employee’s social media activities must comply with the Standards of …More
Don’t Assign Subordinates to Operate Your Account
Among the provisions of the OGE guidance on how federal ethics policies apply to social media was one warning specifically …More
Public Service Recognition Week Coming Up
Public Service Recognition Week is May 3-9, with a theme this year of Government Works. The week, organized by the …More
GAO Examines Patterns in Employee Engagement Figures
The level of federal employee engagement in their jobs is not as bad as it may seem, GAO has said, …More
Several Factors at Work in Engagement Levels
GAO said that outside factors also could be at work in the slipping overall ratings over time, notably “sequestration, furloughs, …More
Key Drivers of Engagement Identified
GAO said that six practices are the key drivers of the employee engagement index: * constructive performance conversations, * career …More
Gift Policies for Conferences Clarified
Policies have been clarified regarding the acceptance of food or attendance at receptions at events for which federal employees are …More
GAO Calls for Better Tracking of Security Arrangements
The Federal Protective Service has authority to delegate to individual agencies the responsibility for physical security of their buildings but …More
FOIA Compliance Improvements at OPM Recommended
An IG audit of OPM’s compliance with the Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996 found that the agency …More
Preparedness, Development Top FEB Priorities
Federal Executive Boards continued to put priority on emergency preparedness, security and federal employee safety, along with career development and …More
IG Challenges Labor’s Conference Reporting
It’s unclear whether the Labor Department met the goal of reducing agency conference costs by 20 percent over 2010-2013, the …More
Senator Questions AF Headquarters Reductions
The chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee has expressed his disappointment in how the Air Force is handling its …More
GSA Seeking Input on Streamlining Procurement
GSA has said it will launch in Man an online platform so that parties interested in streamlining procurement and grant …More
Postal IG to Examine Fleet Card Use
The Postal Service IG has announced an audit of potentially questionable purchases using fleet credit cards, a potentially significant issue …More
Panel to Keep Pressure on VA
The head of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, who has been the leading voice in pressing for reforms at VA, …More
DoE Praised for Using Incentive Programs
Energy Department sites generally are participating in the energy incentive programs available to them in their areas, the department’s IG …More
GSA Touts Improvements to Acquisition Site
GSA has rolled out a revamped version of acquisition.gov, changes that it says will make it more user-friendly for contracting …More
Another Warning Issued on Cyber Workforce
A report from the Partnership for Public Service repeats findings about the government’s difficulties in filling key cybersecurity positions, largely …More
Lack of Incentives May Be Telling
Although the report did not examine it, another factor commonly cited in recruiting problems for generally are restrictions on the …More
