GAO Calls for More Attention to Workforce Planning at NTSB
In the latest of a series of reports calling for agencies to pay more attention to workforce planning, the GAO …More
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OMB Sets R&D Priorities for Agencies in Next Budget Request
OMB has issued guidance to agencies on research and development priorities for the fiscal year 2025 budget request that will …More
E-Bikes Pose Challenges for Land Management Agencies, Says Report
The growth in numbers and usage of electric bicycles, or e-bikes, poses challenges for federal agencies involved with land management, …More
USPS Outlines Plans for Renovation of Facilities
The U.S. Postal Service plans to open another 9 regional centers as well as renovate 27 local processing centers and …More
Agencies Spent Close to $700 Billion on Contracts in 2022, GAO Says
The GAO’s latest annual accounting of spending on contracts by federal agencies said the total topped $694 billion in 2022, …More
Guidance Issued on New ‘Buy America’ Requirements for Agencies
OMB has issued final guidance on additional “buy America” policies for federal agencies under the 2021 infrastructure spending law, which …More
Trend of Fewer ALJs, Fewer Decisions Continues at SSA, Says Report
The number of SSA administrative law judges deciding appeals of denials of benefits is continuing to decline, although the rate …More
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USPS Third Quarter: the Good, Bad, and the To-Be-Determined
On August 8, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced another large, predictable financial loss of $1.7 billion for its third …More
OPM Proposes Revamp of Pathways Program
OPM has proposed an overhaul of the Pathways Program, the government’s main internship and early career hiring and development program, …More
Court Sidesteps Dispute over Immigration Judges Union Status
A federal appeals court has refused to intervene in a dispute over the union eligibility status of Justice Department immigration …More
Further Security Protections for Federal Buildings Needed, Report Says
While a 2021 law requires disclosure of who ultimately owns high-security space leased by federal agencies, “security risks persist since …More
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
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
