Senators Bid to Reform Federal Protective Service
Leaders on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee have introduced legislation to reform DHS’s Federal Protective Service, which is …More
Federal Manager’s Daily Report
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USA.gov is now offering real-time updates on food recalls, weather emergencies and a range of other topics through Notifications.USA.gov. The …More
VA Expands Veterans Relationship Management System
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the launch of a long-term initiative designed to improve veterans’ access to health …More
Effort to Hire More Vets Leads to Modest Increase
The percentage of new hires into the federal workforce made up by veterans has increased to 30.2 percent from 26.8 …More
CMS Ironing out Kinks in Re-Biding Process
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has improved some early problems it encountered when first trying to competitively bid …More
Gates Orders Components to Appoint Senior Managers for Services Acquisition
Defense secretary Robert Gates has directed the chief acquisition executives of the military departments and the commanders and directors of …More
Feds Recognized for Good Work
The Partnership for Public Service has presented eight federal employees with medals in recognition of outstanding service, including an award …More
GAO Calls for Tighter Control Over Contractor Access to Sensitive Information
Stronger safeguards are needed over contractor access to sensitive information, GAO has said after analyzing guidance and contract actions at …More
Doubts Linger, Managers Being Looked to as Key
OPM is optimistic and there is near universal agreement that hiring reforms are necessary and overdue, but it remains to …More
OPM Says Hiring Reforms Coming Along
A review of job announcements on the USAJOBS website shows agencies are doing more than merely placating OMB when it …More
TSA Priorities Over Pipeline Security Assessed
In its effort to protect the country’s vast network of energy transport pipelines the Transportation Security Administration’s Pipeline Security Division …More
Labor Authority to Introduce Online Case Law Resource and Manual
The Federal Labor Relations Authority has announced plans to introduce a comprehensive, interactive, web-based unfair labor practice case law outline …More
Website Allows Agencies to Hold Challenges for Soliciting Ideas
GSA has announced the launch of Challenge.gov, a website agencies can use to leverage challenges and prizes to spur citizen …More
Federal Workers Perceived as Overpaid
A national telephone survey of 1,000 "likely voters" concluded that most federal workers are perceived as overpaid. Rasmussen Reports asked …More
New Element Introduced in Insourcing Debate
The American Legion has introduced a new element in the debate over insourcing contractor jobs, saying the process is harmful …More
Financially Troubled USPS Begins Labor Negotiations
Not long after reporting a third-quarter net loss of $3.5 billion the Postal Service announced that it has started contract …More
Senate to Consider OMB Nominee
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee will consider President Obama’s pick as the next OMB director on Thursday. …More
Air Force Soliciting Award Nominees
The Air Force is soliciting nominations for the Air Force Association outstanding Air Force civilian employees of the year award, …More
Stronger Workforce Management Needed at Commercial Service
The Commerce Department’s Foreign Commercial Service has been tasked with helping carry out an executive order issued in March creating …More
Union Vows to Rally, Picket Against Five-Day Delivery Plan
The American Postal Workers Union has announced that its members approved a resolution to engage in rallies, marches and pickets …More
Postal Groups Ask IG to Help Investigate 2009 Pay for Performance Results
The presidents of the National Association of Postmasters and National League of Postmasters have sent a letter to the USPS …More
Groups Say Administrative Law Judges Under Increasing Threats
The presidents of the Association of Administrative Law Judges and the National Association of Immigration Judges have said threats to …More
MSPB: Some Competencies Not Trainable
The Merit Systems Protection Board has said agencies should think twice before committing resources to trying to train employees for …More
US Marshals Questioned Over Practice of Storing Body Scan Images
Prominent lawmakers are questioning the director of the US Marshal Service, seeking clarification as to why marshals have been storing …More
Agencies Share Tips on Using Loan Repayment
OPM’s student loan report for fiscal 2009 includes a number of best practices on leveraging repayment authority to help with …More
MSPB Warns Against Targeting Vacancy Announcements to Specific Candidates
The Merit Systems Protection Board has cautioned managers against deliberately doing anything in the way they design jobs or vacancy …More
Managers May Advocate for Political Parties, Candidates on Facebook
Federal supervisors and managers – even if they are "friends" with their subordinates – may advocate for political candidates, parties …More
OSC Releases FAQ on Hatch Act and Social Media
The Office of Special Counsel has released an FAQ on the applicability of the Hatch Act, which prohibits political activity …More
Sen. Panel Approves Veterans Bills
The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee has approved legislation to help veterans find jobs, improve the Post-9/11 bill, improve compensation for …More
Union Praises Senate Panel Vote Favoring VA Bargaining
The American Federation of Government Employees has lauded the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee for approving language to amend Title 38 …More
