FLRA Appoints Executive Director, but Unable to Issue Final Decisions
The Federal Labor Relations Authority, which administers the labor-management relations program for non-postal federal employees, has announced the permanent appointment …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersEEOC to Review TSA Equal Employment Practices
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission plans evaluate TSA’s EEO process in response to a request from the ranking member on …More
IG: Employees Being Hired More Quickly at IRS
The IRS has improved timeliness for new hires, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration has found. It said that …More
OMB Proposes Grants Management Reforms
OMB has proposed a set of administrative reforms for the more than $600 billion awarded annually for grants and other …More
AFGE, SBA Reach New Labor Agreement
The American Federation of Government Employees has reached a new labor agreement with the Small Business Administration covering some 2,000 …More
GAO: Consistent Implementation of Interagency Contracting Changes Needed
Some key management challenges are being addressed in regard to interagency contracting but additional steps are needed to ensure consistent …More
MSPB Calls for Improved Stewardship of Federal Workforce
Many employees believe that agency leaders need to be better at making and communicating decisions about agency priorities, as well …More
Recommends Schooling Managers on Responsibilities Under Merit Principles
MSPB recommended educating managers at all levels – including first line supervisors – on their responsibilities related to federal employees …More
GAO Calls on TSA to Ensure Canine Teams are Effectively Utilized
TSA must analyze data and ensure canine explosive detection teams are utilized effectively, GAO has said. TSA administers the national …More
New Leadership at Federal Acquisition Service
The Department of the Treasury’s senior procurement executive has been tapped as the new head of GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service. …More
GAO: More Guidance Needed on Pension Costs in Defense Contracts
DoD contractors are among the largest sponsors of defined benefit pension plans and factor pension costs into the price of …More
IG Calls on Fisheries Service to Follow Through with Regulatory Streamlining
The National Marine Fisheries Service has not fully implemented regulatory streamlining remedies, the Department of Commerce inspector general has said …More
Energy Needs Better Data to Determine if Projects Meet Performance Targets
The Department of Energy needs better information to determine if non-major projects – those under $750 million – are meeting …More
IG: USPS Could Increase Share of Federal Shipping Revenue
The Postal Service has opportunities to increase its share of federal shipping revenue, the USPS inspector general has said. It …More
VA Continues Developing Online Benefits Portal
The Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense continue to develop their joint self-service website that allows registered users to access …More
GAO Unable to Render Opinion on Government’s Financial Report
As was the case last year, GAO could not render an opinion on the consolidated financial statements of the federal …More
OPM Announces Strategic Workforce Planning Center
OPM is creating a new organization within its Employee Services group as part of a readjustment to help provide more …More
HCO’s to Shift Focus to Driving Innovative New Practices
The memo said that HCOs would shift their focus from servicing a specific list of agencies, to driving innovative new …More
Effects Still Unfolding from Appointments Ruling
Political leaders are still working out the potential implications of a federal appeals court ruling that recess appointments to the …More
Agencies Cited for Work-Life Balance
Three federal agencies – Agriculture, NSA and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing — have been recognized by WorldatWork’s Alliance …More
GAO: Transportation Needs Better Workforce Data
The Department of Transportation spent $5.6 billion on procurement in fiscal 2011 but lacks sufficient and reliable data to fully …More
IG Vacancies Draw Bipartisan Attention
In one of its first official actions of the new Congress, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee is …More
House Oversight Committee Leadership Issues Call to Appoint State IG
Meanwhile, four leading members of the House Oversight and Government Reform committee have called on President Obama to nominate a …More
EEOC Cuts Backlog; Comment Period Expiring
The EEOC has announced that its backlog of private sector complaints is down by about 10 percent, after receiving just …More
Reference Checking on Law Enforcement Hires Found Lacking
Reference checking policies for new hires are inconsistent across Department of Justice components and clear guidance and more certainty are …More
Air Force Scraps Voice Response Benefits System
The Air Force will deactivate its interactive voice response system that had been developed to allow civilian employees to accomplish …More
VA Rolling out Paperless Claims Processing System
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a nationwide transition to paperless processing of disability claims at its regional benefits …More
GAO: VA Struggling to Shorten Processing Time for Disability Claims
An increase in the veteran population including those with traumatic brain injuries and expanded eligibility for benefits related to Agent …More
IG: Prisoner Tax Fraud Growing Problem
The number of fraudulent tax returns filed by prisoners that the IRS has discovered increased from over 18,000 in 2004 …More
OPM: Workplace Flexibilities Available for Flu Outbreaks
Flu season is in full effect and OPM has issued guidance on the use of workplace flexibilities and encourage sick …More
