Postal IG Raises Concern about Clearances
The Postal Service uses about 14,500 contract drivers to deliver bulk mail shipments but about a third of those lack …More
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The Government Printing Office’s name has been changed to the Government Publishing Office, a reflection of the changing mission of …More
IG Says HHS Underreported Conference Spending
HHS actually spent $1.4 million more than the $15.4 million it reported for four 2012 conferences that the department’s IG …More
OMB Marks First Anniversary of Goals Program
At its one-year mark, the administration’s priority goals initiative is starting to produce results, OMB deputy director for management Beth …More
Concerns Rise about Employee Engagement
Recent results of the annual Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey have heightened concerns about how engaged federal employees are in their …More
Federal Employees Lag Private Sector in Engagement
Meanwhile, data from the Gallup polling organization show that federal workers lag the private sector in engagement, although the only …More
Report Cites Implications of Lack of Engagement
Apart from productivity issues, lack of engagement means that the government is not taking full advantage of the federal workforce’s …More
OPM Starts SES Mentoring Program
OPM has launched a governmentwide situational mentoring program aimed at providing senior executives–particularly those new to the SES or who …More
GAO Suggests IRS Set Phone Service Goals
Overall the IRS processed 2013 returns in a timely way despite the furloughs and partial government shutdown of that summer …More
Be Clear about Weather Policies, OPM Tells Agencies
OPM has stressed that agencies must clearly communicate to employees what is expected when agencies have to close or otherwise …More
Other Considerations Covered
The memo also highlights several other considerations regarding weather dismissals: Unscheduled telework “has become a standard human resources tool in …More
Cyber Workforce, Other Issues Addressed
A package of bills passed on a bipartisan basis late in the congressional session and now signed into law address …More
Report Examines Rescinding of Awards
Giving an agency authority to rescind awards and bonuses given to employees after discovering misconduct by the employee likely would …More
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
GSA 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
