USPS Rates Threat Level the Same at Almost All Facilities, IG Finds
An inspector general audit has found that 99 percent of postal facilities have the same security level designation—the lowest—saying that …More
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GSA Cites Benefits of Robotic Process Automation
In a blog posting, the GSA has touted the value it has found in its own implementation of robotic process …More
Try Leasing Out Underused Federal Property, Report Advocates
A Senate report recommends that federal agencies be allowed to widely lease out real estate and other property that is …More
Union Seeks Long-Term Commitment on Wildland Firefighters
A recent pay boost for some federal wildland firefighters was much needed and will be helpful but a long-term commitment …More
GPO, IG Get Testy over Review of Official Time
An inspector general review of official time at the GPO has resulted in a testy exchange between the IG and …More
House Set to Vote on Workplace Safety Standards, Hiring, Other Issues
The House has scheduled floor voting on a bill (HR-8466) to require agencies to have safety plans meeting certain specifications …More
OPM Authorizes Emergency Leave Transfer for Mississippi Water Crisis
OPM has authorized emergency leave transfer programs for federal employees affected by the water crisis in parts of Mississippi, which …More
IRS Should Better Track Security Countermeasures at Facilities, Audit Says
An inspector general report has said that while the IRS has taken steps to address physical risks to its facilities …More
Bills Introduced on Management Agenda Oversight, Executive Boards
A newly offered bipartisan bill in the Senate (S-4828) would make permanent and expand the GSA’s Office of Executive Councils, …More
Instructions Coming on ‘Buy Clean’ Initiative, White House Says
An interagency task force overseeing the Biden administration’s “buy clean” initiative in procurement of low greenhouse gas materials by federal …More
Postal IG Warns of Hazards to Employees, Environment from Storage Tanks
The IG at the Postal Service has warned of “environmental and safety hazards for facility personnel” from above-ground storage tanks—of …More
Panel Approves Bill on Workplace Safety Standards; ‘Model’ Agency Policies Updated
The House Oversight and Reform Committee has approved a bill (HR-8466) to require agencies to have safety plans meeting certain …More
FLRA Releases Video on Labor-Management Forums
The FLRA has announced the release of a training video for federal unions, managers and individual employees on labor-management forums, …More
GAO Recommends Strengthening CIO Offices
The GAO has recommended strengthening the role of agency chief information officers, including by changing the law to require agencies …More
Several Management-Related Bills Advance
Among bills recently advancing in Congress are: * The Senate passed S-442, to require the GSA to ensure that public …More
Learning Agenda Posted for Management Priorities
The Biden administration has posted (on performance.gov) its initial learning agenda in support of its President’s Management Agenda priorities, designed …More
Many Agency Contractors, Grantees Are Delinquent on Taxes, IG Finds
Federal agencies over 2018-2019 issued contracts to more than 3,000 entities and grants to nearly 1,000 awardees who were delinquent …More
Guidance Issued under Software Security Order
The Biden administration has issued guidance (OMB Memo M-22-18) for agencies under its executive order requiring that they software they …More
OPM Encourages Participation in Anti-Hunger Programs
OPM has encouraged federal agencies and individual employees to participate in anti-hunger programs including the Feds Feed Families program run …More
Democrats Press for Dedicated Civil Service Workforce to Carry Out ‘Justice 40’ Initiative
Five dozen House and Senate Democrats have told the Biden administration that while they support its “Justice 40” initiative, carrying …More
Federal Workplace Bills Move Closer to Votes
Several federal workplace-related bills pending in Congress since clearing the committee level have moved closer to floor voting, with the …More
IG Calls on Navy to Tighten Controls of FECA Program
An inspector general report has said the Navy is not effectively managing the Federal Employees Compensation Program, finding that components …More
Bill Targets Issues with Embassy Security, Other Overseas Construction
A newly offered House bill (HR-8779) would require the State Department to regularly report on any substantive delays in upgrades …More
GSA Revamps Federal Travel Regulation Policies
The GSA has issued a final rule revamping many Federal Travel Regulation policies to take into account changes in guidance …More
DHS Announces Hiring Surge for Customer Experience Initiative
DHS has announced an intent to hire hundreds of new employees for product management and customer experience expertise as part …More
IRS Playing Catch-Up on Customer Service, Says CRS
The IRS has taken several steps to improve customer service in recent years including hiring of more phone representatives but …More
Report on NSF Cites Common Problem of Shedding Outdated Property
An inspector general report on the National Science Foundation has focused on a problem common across federal agencies with shedding …More
GAO Finds Little Impact from Telework on Office Space Usage
The upsurge in telework resulting from the pandemic has only slightly reduced the amount of office space federal agencies us …More
Bills Offered on TSP, Federal Employee Stock Investing, Duplicative Programs
Among bills recently introduced in Congress are; * HR-8763, to create an inspector’s general office within the Thrift Savings Plan, …More
Instructions Issued on Environmental Policy Order; New Training Requirements
The Biden administration has issued instructions to agencies on complying with its executive order aiming to reduce the government’s environmental …More
