VA Announces Legal Representation Pilot Project for Veteran Claims
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a pilot project with the American Bar Association and the Legal Services Corporationto …More
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DoD has issued a memo covering award restrictions for defense civilian employees under sequestration cuts. Until further notice, discretionary monetary …More
CIO Council Announces Reorganization
The Federal CIO Council has announced a reorganization better reflecting White House priorities, changing technology and the evolving needs of …More
IG: USPS Could Enhance Customer Engagement Through Social Media
The Postal Service could enhance customer engagement via blogs or additional social media sites to better communicate with, and obtain …More
GSA Launches Tool to Guide IT Purchases
GSA has announced the launch of an online tool to help federal, state and local government agencies buy IT products …More
HUD Needs to Improve Self-Sufficiency Grant Program Data
The Department of Housing and Urban Development funds five key grant programs that encourage resident self-sufficiency but needs to develop …More
USPS Says Initiatives Helping to Stem Losses
The Postal Service posted a relatively smaller $740 million loss for the third quarter ended June 30, largely thanks to …More
Final Rules Changes on 3Rs Published
OPM yesterday published final rules in the Federal Register revising policies on recruitment, retention and relocation incentive payments, the so-called …More
GAO Calls on TSA to Strengthen Security Threat Assessment Process
TSA needs to strengthen the process it uses to conduct security threat assessments for individuals requesting unescorted access to secure …More
DoD Furloughs Ending this Week
Defense secretary Chuck Hagel’s announcement to reduce the number of furlough days imposed on civilian employees from 11 to 6 …More
MSPB Suspends Processing of Defense Furlough Appeals
The Merit Systems Protection Board has announced it will suspend processing furlough appeals from employees of the military services and …More
IG: VHA Could Save More With Increased Use of Purchase Cards
The Veterans Health Administration has increased purchase card use over the past five years but could save more by using …More
Uniform Application of Misconduct Policies at DHS Sought
DHS needs to ensure that allegations of employee misconduct are adjudicated consistently and uniformly, the ranking member on the House …More
Mica Says Report Shows Widespread TSA Misconduct, Union Reacts
Rep. John Mica, R-Fla., who chairs of the House Transportation and Infrastructure committee and who requested the GAO report, argued …More
Little Cost Impact Seen in Unpaid Leave Bill
A House-passed bill creating a new form of unpaid disciplinary leave for senior executives would affect few employees and would …More
GSA Issues Final Proposal Request for New Acquisition System
GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service has released two request-for-proposals for a new acquisition program designed to complement the Multiple Award Schedules …More
GAO: Justice Should Better Document DNA Backlog Funding Decisions
The National Institute of Justice has a process in place to determine DNA and forensic program funding priorities, but its …More
IG Calls for Improved Oversight of Revenue Officers
The IRS needs to improve its oversight of revenue officers to ensure case actions are completed as quickly as possible, …More
VA Health Care Facilities Recognized for Leveraging IT
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced its network of some 152 medical facilities was named to a list of …More
Senate Committee Approves Real Property Bill
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee approved legislation designed to help agencies improve the disposal and management of …More
GAO Calls for Stronger Management of Infrastructure Assessment Program
DHS could strengthen the management of its Regional Resiliency Assessment Program by better documenting its decisions, GAO has said It …More
House LeadersQuestion IRS on IT Expenditures
Leaders on the House Ways and Means Committee have sent the IRS a letter requesting detailed information on the agency’s …More
GAO Calls on USDA to Curb Improper Payments to Deceased Individuals
Certain agencies within the USDA need to do more to prevent improper payments to deceased individuals, GAO has said. It …More
New DHS Headquarters Open
DHS’s new headquarters campus at the site of the former St. Elizabeth’s hospital complex in Washington, D.C. was officially opened …More
House Passes Stop Government Abuse Act
The House has passed the Republican-favored Stop Government Abuse Act, largely along party lines. The measure had been blocked by …More
GAO: Stronger Management of VA Beneficiary Travel Program Needed
Additional steps must be taken to improve management and oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ beneficiary travel program, GAO …More
Cost Review Prompts Change in IRS Travel Policy
A review of IRS executive travel costs has prompted the agency to implement a change in its travel policy restricting …More
Bill Aims to Limit Conference Spending
Legislation has been introduced in the Senate designed to cut down on travel costs, limit attendance and require online publication …More
CIO Council Publishes Social Media Privacy Best Practices
The CIO Council has published guidance addressing ways agencies can use social media for information sharing, situational awareness, and to …More
OMB Asks Agencies to Submit Fewer, More Selective SAVE Award Ideas
OMB has issued guidance for including SAVE (Securing Americans Value and Efficiency) award ideas as part of fiscal 2015 budget …More
