OSC Calls for Application of Whistleblower Protections in Pending Cases
The Office of Special Counsel has filed an amicus brief (in Day v. Department of Homeland Security) with the Merit …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersMSPB: Keep Best Places to Work Rankings in Perspective
Results from the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey offer key insights for agencies to learn about their workforces, and the survey …More
GAO Calls for Greater Outreach on Facility Security
DHS should direct the government’s facilities security body – the Interagency Security Committee – to conduct outreach to executive branch …More
DHS Launches Cybersecurity Skills Initiative
DHS has launched a National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies, an online resource for cybersecurity career, education, and training …More
Hiring Authority for Disabled Expanded
Final rules published February 22 by OPM and effective March 24 expand the situations in which agencies may hire applicants …More
VA Announces Launch of Innovation Center
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a VA Center for Innovation (VACI), to build on its VA Innovation Initiative, …More
MSPB: Trust is Key to Employee Coaching
In addition to being an active participant in training and coaching, managers need to have trusting relationships with employees in …More
MSPB Braces for Possible Deluge of Furlough Appeals
The chair of the Merit Systems Protection Board has sent a letter to Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., seeking to brief …More
IRS Wasted Funds on Unused BlackBerrys, IG Says
The IRS paid over $1 million during fiscal 2011 for 13,878 aircards and 754 BlackBerrys that went unused for up …More
GSA Cancels Training Expo
Citing a fraught budgetary environment, GSA has canceled its 2013 expo and training conference that had been set to take …More
DHS Launches IT Career Path
DHS has introduced an IT career path document to provide employees with a framework for navigating the department’s complex IT …More
IG: Concerns Remain Over Las Alamos Cybersecurity Program
The Los Alamos National Laboratory has taken steps to address concerns over its cyber security program but concerns remain related …More
GAO: DoD Must do More to Assess Progress of Defense Business Transformation
DoD has improved its strategic management plan by including additional strategic planning elements that were lacking from previous plans but …More
VA Closing in on Goal to Hire More Mental Health Professionals
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that as of the end of January it hired 1,058 mental health clinical …More
GAO: High Level Cyber-security Roles, Responsibilities Unclear
Federal cybersecurity strategy documents have assigned high-level roles and responsibilities but have left important details unclear, GAO has said. It …More
Says Overarching Federal Cyber-security Strategy Needed
GAO called on the White House cybersecurity coordinator develop an overarching federal cybersecurity strategy that includes all key elements of …More
Official Time Use Increased in 2011
Use of "official time," on-the-clock time for employees serving as union officials to conduct union-related business, increased in 2011 on …More
Data Could Add to Drive to Limit Official Time
Official time is to be used for representational tasks only. It is not to be used for conducting internal union …More
IG Faults USPTO for Wireless Deployment
The Patent and Trademark Office last year inappropriately connected its Public and Enterprise Wireless LAN – PEWLAN – to its …More
Interagency Contracting Management Removed from High Risk List
GAO has removed the management of interagency contracting from its list of high risk areas, citing continued progress by agencies …More
Limiting Fiscal Exposure Due to Risks Posed by Climate Change Added
GAO added as a high-risk item the need to limit the federal government’s fiscal exposure to risks posed by climate …More
OMB: Sequestration Cuts Larger Due to Extension
If Congress fails to act before March 1 automatic cuts of about $85 billion will be imposed on the remainder …More
Urgent Action on Postal Reform Called For
GAO has called on Congress to take action on postal reform on the heels of a USPS announcement that it …More
OPM Issues Guidance on Addressing Effects of Domestic Violence in Workplace
OPM has issued guidance in response to an executive order on the content of agency-specific policies to address the effects …More
OPM to Post New Admin Law Judge Exam
OPM has announced plans to open a new examination for administrative law judges — impartial arbiters at regulatory and benefits-granting …More
OPM to Postpone SES Qualification Reviews During Leadership Transition
OPM has announced a moratorium on accepting and processing new senior executive service qualifications review board cases at agencies where …More
IG Questions Costs in VA Beneficiary Travel Reimbursement Program
The Veterans Health Administration has seen costs associated with reimbursing travel expenses for veterans receiving VA healthcare services increase to …More
Bill Would Block Use of Official Time on Union Activity
Legislation has been reintroduced in the House that would repeal provisions in place since 1978 authorizing federal employees to be …More
Related Bill Would Require Annual Report to Congress on Use of Official Time
A related bill has been introduced by Rep. Dennis Ross, R-Fla., that would require OPM to report to Congress each …More
IG Calls for Plan with Milestones for New VA Claims Processing System
The inspector general for the Department of Veterans Affairs has recommended that the Veterans Health Administration develop a plan with …More
