Telework’s Impact on Productivity Hard to Gauge, Says GAO
In a report that mainly examined private sector practices but that addresses a personnel issue prominent in the federal workplace, …More
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Council on Federal Financial Assistance Established
OMB has established a new Council on Federal Financial Assistance to “create a partnership among federal grant-making agencies, providing a …More
CRS: Land Management Agencies Face $35.5 Billion Deferred Maintenance Backlog
The four primary federal land management agencies collectively face a deferred maintenance backlog of above $35.5 billion and the impact …More
National Treasury Employees Union Elects New President
The NTEU has elected as its new president Doreen Greenwald, a longtime local leader and formerly the national executive vice …More
Improving Customer Experience Won’t Guarantee Public’s Trust, Says Partnership
Improving the customer experience that members of the public have when dealing with federal agencies will help improve their trust …More
Federal Payroll Provider Needs ‘Urgent’ Attention, Says Report
One of the two main federal payroll services provider needs “urgent” attention after years of “inadequate investment in its people …More
MSPB Upgrading Electronic Filing System; Blackout Period Ahead
The MSPB has announced an upcoming upgrade to its electronic appeal system, which will offer “an enhanced e-filing experience for …More
DoD Releases Implementation Plan for Cyber Workforce Initiative
The Defense Department has released an implementation plan for an initiative to boost recruitment and retention of its civilian cyber …More
Report on Postal Service Smartphones Dials Up Familiar Themes
An inspector general report on smartphones issued to Postal Service employees raises familiar themes from prior reports from IGs of …More
OPM Releases Job Coding, Competencies Guidance for Program and Project Management Work
OPM has released job coding guidance for and a competency model for the program and project management job series, following …More
Draft Guidance Issued on Including Impact on Ecosystems in Cost-Benefit Analyses
The Biden administration has issued draft guidance on including the impact on ecosystems in cost-benefit analyses. A posting by the …More
GSA Proposes Rules on Sustainable Procurement
The GSA has proposed rules to carry out a requirement for agencies to procure sustainable products and services “to the …More
OGE Summarizes Recent Prosecutions under Federal Workplace Ethics Laws
In an annual report that underscores that violations of federal workplace conflicts of interest policies carry potential criminal consequences as …More
OPM Authorizes Emergency Leave Transfer for Flooding in Vermont
OPM has authorized emergency leave transfer programs for federal employees affected by flooding in Vermont. In those programs, employees may …More
Comer Presses SEC on Use of Special Hiring Authority
The chair of the House Oversight and Accountability has asked the SEC for information on its use of Intergovernmental Personnel …More
Federal Cyber Workforce Among Priorities in White House Initiative
A new Biden administration initiative on cybersecurity includes elements for the federal cyber workforce, where understaffing and skills gaps have …More
Audit Finds Few but Familiar Issues with Charge Card Use at IRS
An inspector general audit has found few instances of misuse of charge cards by IRS employees but those instances involved …More
WH Opposes Re-establishing Chief Management Officer Position at DoD
The White House has said it “strongly opposes” language in the Senate-passed version of the DoD authorization bill (S-2226) that …More
GPO Switching to All-Remote Model for Customer Service Teams
At a time when many agencies have begun decreasing their levels of telework, the GPO has committed to an all-virtual …More
CBO Finds Cost of Contractor Employees at DoD Hard to Judge
The Defense Department lacks information on the number and cost of employees working for its service contractors, making it difficult …More
GSA’s Online Marketplace Picking Up but Improvements Needed, GAO Says
GSA’s online marketplace intended to make it easier for federal agencies to buy commercially available products like office supplies has …More
New Requirement for Clarity in Rule-Making Enacted; Cybersecurity, Other Bills Advance
President Biden has signed into law a bill (S-111) that recently cleared Congress to require each agency, in providing notice …More
EEOC Updates Guidance on Workplace Accommodations for Visual Disabilities
The EEOC has updated its guidance on obligations of federal agencies and other employers under the Americans with Disabilities Act …More
SES Getting Older, More Diverse
The SES cadre has grown more diverse over the last 25 years while the average age and years of service …More
Audit Calls for Tighter Controls over Charge Cards at DHS
An inspector general audit has called on DHS to tighten controls over purchase cards and fleet cards issued to employees …More
Vehicle Cost, Availability Obstacles to Zero Emission Federal Fleet
The GAO has said that agencies are moving forward with plans to carry out a Biden administration policy for transitioning …More
Report Cites Lessons Successful Automation at SSA
An inspector general report has said there is potential for the SSA to make much wider use of robotics process …More
Report Calls on ICE to Boost Access Controls over Employees Who Leave
In the latest report on an issue that previously arose in several agencies, the DHS inspector general’s office has called …More
Audit Finds Slow Hiring, Burnout Hampering VA Staffing for Support Positions
The length of the hiring process is the main difficulty for the VA in filling medical support assistant positions—who process …More
Bills on CBP, Firefighters, Military Spouses Advance
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has passed S-2272, to extend higher pay rates for federal wildland firefighters …More
