Postal Infrastructure Could Be Repurposed, IG Says
The U.S. Postal Service could repurpose its existing infrastructure to provide innovative services that would yield new revenue, according to …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersGSA Looks to Next Generation of Payment Cards
GSA has issued a request for information in preparation for the next generation of its governmentwide payment and charge card …More
Management of Payments Still an Issue, GAO Says
Federal agencies still have much more to do to comply with the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010, …More
DoD Per Diem Changes Stay in Effect
Before adjourning, Congress did not address calls to overturn recent changes in DoD per diem reimbursement policies that have drawn …More
Hiring, Employment Levels of Disabled Increase
Federal agencies in 2013 hired individuals with disabilities at the highest rate in at least 33 years, OPM has said …More
IG Finds Special Pay Authority Properly Used at IRS
The IRS properly used a special pay-setting authority in setting salaries for certain in-demand positions above the upper limits of …More
Postal Service Tops Rankings in Poll
The U.S. Postal Service took top ranking among federal agencies that were the subject of a recent Gallup poll, with …More
Agencies Must Report on Use of Flexibilities
OPM has ordered agencies to report on their use of workplace flexibilities and work-life programs, part of a requirement under …More
IG Raps EPA’s Management of Inventory
The EPA needs to better inventory, control property it stores, the agency’s IG has said, adding that designating excess property …More
New GSA Office Supply Solution Launches
GSA’s FSSI Office Supply Third Generation (OS3) solution is now available to agencies for purchasing everyday office supplies and printing …More
DHS Cybersecurity Personnel Reforms Finalized
Congress has sent to the White House a bill (S-1691) containing several revisions to the way DHS manages its cybersecurity …More
DHS Cybersecurity Personnel Reforms Finalized
Congress has sent to the White House a bill (S-1691) containing several revisions to the way DHS manages its cybersecurity …More
Agencies to Submit Requests for Top Level Slots
OPM has told agencies that it’s time to submit the biennial request for the number of their SES, senior level …More
Nominees Sought for Top Army Awards
The Army is seeking nominations for three of its top awards for civilian employees. The William H. Kushnick Award is …More
Many Management Issues at DHS Unresolved, Says IG
DHS management has not resolved within six months 94 recommendations of 29 past audit and investigative reports, the DHS IG …More
OPM to Seek Feedback on Services
OPM has announced its intent to collect feedback from agencies and individuals it serves as part of the administration’s efforts …More
Many Management Issues at DHS Unresolved, Says IG
DHS management has not resolved within six months 94 recommendations of 29 past audit and investigative reports, the DHS IG …More
OPM Seeks Input on Mentoring
OPM is conducting a web-based survey designed to capture information on agency mentoring programs; the eight-question survey will be distributed …More
Guidance Issued on Use of Official Title
The Office of Government Ethics has issued a reminder that “employees who are affiliated with outside organizations in their personal …More
VA Underestimated Workload, Says GAO
The VA “significantly underestimated” caregivers’ demand for services when it implemented the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers, causing …More
Gift Restrictions Do Not Take Holiday
The Office of Government Ethics has put out a reminder saying that while there may be social pressure in the …More
Ethics Policies Restrict Holiday Fundraising
While many individuals are in a charitable mood at this time of year, managers may want to remind employees that …More
Army Touts EAPs for Holiday Stress Relief
Employee assistance programs offer services that could help employees with both on the job and off the job stresses that …More
Obama Announces SES Initiatives
The administration has started several initiatives focused on developing candidates for the SES and reforming hiring, developmental and other policies …More
New Awards Program Also Launched
Also announced at Obama’s speech was a new Customer Service Awards Program designed to recognize, promote, and reward service excellence, …More
SES Performance Evaluation Changes Planned
Meanwhile, OPM has proposed (in the December 10 Federal Register) rules to revise several aspects of how SES members are …More
Leadership Still Key in Best Places to Work Rankings
A good government group’s rankings of the best places to work in the federal government relies heavily on employee perceptions …More
Guidance Issued on December 26 Day Off
OPM’s guidance on the day off that President Obama has ordered for December 26 notes, as does similar memos in …More
OPM Cites Steps, Plans on Hiring
OPM is launching several changes in the ways federal agencies hire, including the role of managers, and has several other …More
Structural, Personnel Reforms Planned at DHS
The administration’s initiative on immigration policy will mean several structural and personnel policy reforms in addition to the other aspects …More
