Tracking of Audio Conference Costs Called Lacking at EPA
The EPA needs to improve the oversight of its spending on audio conference services, on which it spent more than …More
Federal Manager’s Daily Report
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The GSA has selected the latest cadre of ten Presidential Innovations Fellows, who serve as what the agency describes as …More
Senators Seek Fuller Attention to Open IG Recommendations
Legislation (S-2178) newly offered in the Senate seeks to bring more attention to IG findings that agencies have not addressed …More
Annuity Overpayments an Ongoing Issue, Says IG
OPM’s longstanding problem of overpayments of annuities after the recipient’s death is continuing, and while most such cases involve failure …More
GAO Calls for More Oversight of Contractor Compliance with Employment Laws
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ own policies are limiting its ability to enforce affirmative action and anti-discrimination obligations …More
OPM’s Guidance on Determining Who Works in a Shutdown
With a potential partial government shutdown only days away–federal agency spending authority expires Friday (December 8) unless extended–it’s time for …More
Guidance Defines Management Discretion in Shutdown
OPM guidance on partial agency shutdowns induced by appropriations lapses outlines several areas of management discretion beyond the initial determinations …More
Special Considerations for Work Policies in Shutdowns Explained
OPM guidance on partial government shutdowns addresses several work scheduling issues that may arise. These include: A furloughed employee may …More
Report Criticizes VA Follow-up on Complaints about Care
VA medical centers are falling short in their obligation to investigate and, if warranted, address concerns that may arise about …More
Intelligence Community Expands Artificial Intelligence Emphasis
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence has announced a competition to “explore opportunities for artificial intelligence and other …More
Agencies Reminded to Report Travel, Relocation Spending
GSA has issued a bulletin to agencies reminding them of the requirements to report their travel, transportation and relocation spending …More
Probation Bill Shows Split Between Management, Labor Interests
A pending House vote on a bill (HR-4182) to extend the standard competitive service probationary period from one year to …More
Several Management-Related Bills Signed into Law
President Trump has signed into law: P.L. 115-88, making permanent a requirement for OMB to make available to the public …More
OSC Brings Charges Under Hatch Act
The Office of Special Counsel has filed one of its rare complaints before the MSPB alleging a violation of Hatch …More
Senate Backs Restrictions on IRS, Blames Agency Itself
A spending bill for the current fiscal year covering the IRS produced by the Senate Appropriations Committee continues several budgetary …More
