GAO: Continuing Resolutions Cause Problems, but Work-Arounds Exist
In a review of how programs at three agencies cope with continuing resolutions, the GAO has said that each has …More
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OGE: We’re Not an Investigative Agency, Here’s Why
A posting from the Office of Government Ethics says the agency often is asked why it “doesn’t do more ethics …More
Federal Workforce Turnover Rose in 2021 but Not a ‘Crisis,’ Group Says
The federal employee turnover rate increased in fiscal 2021 over 2020 to 6.1 percent from 5.5 percent but the government …More
FLRA Seeks Input on Bids to Decertify Unions
The FLRA is seeking input on an issue related to petitions to decertify unions in the federal workplace, which is …More
Much Left for VA to Do in Response to Report on Sexual Harassment, GAO Says
The VA has carried out only two of seven recommendations GAO made in a 2020 report on sexual harassment policies …More
Overturned: Agencies Must Continue to Comply with Contracts under ‘Continuance’ Clauses
Overturning the FLRA, a federal court has said that when “continuance” clauses under a labor-management contract are in effect, a …More
DoD Needs Better Workforce Planning for Cloud Adoption, GAO Says
DoD is on track with requirements set by OMB for security and procurement considerations related to adoption of cloud computing …More
Biden Urged to Expand Vegetarian Dining Options at Federal Facilities
A group of nearly three dozen House Democrats has asked President Biden “make a vegetarian entrée available everywhere the federal …More
Grades Down Overall on Latest FITARA Scorecard
Overall grades for compliance with the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act fell for eight agencies, held steady for 15 …More
Many EEO Offices Still Don’t Report Directly to Agency Heads, Says EEOC
Many federal agencies have not complied with a requirement enacted in 2020 that agency EEO directors report directly to the …More
USAspending.gov Data Still Has Quality Problems, Says GAO
Eight years after enactment of the DATA Act requiring agencies to publicly report spending data on USAspending.gov, problems with the …More
In Phishing Test at One Agency, a Tenth of Sampled Employees Bit
A security assessment at AmeriCorps found “an exploitable vulnerability that could result in a complete system compromise” of its headquarters …More
MSPB Clarifies Agency Duties After Violating Veterans Preference in Hiring
The MSPB has clarified the steps an agency must take after violating veterans preference in hiring — which the agency …More
Immigration Judges Seek to Reestablish Union
A request has been filed at the FLRA to reestablish the National Association of Immigration Judges as a recognized union, …More
FOIA Work Increases but Still Below Peak
Federal agencies both received and processed more Freedom of Information Act requests in fiscal 2021 than they did the prior …More
EEOC Opens Registration for Its Flagship Training Conference
The EEOC has opened registration for its flagship annual training conference, Examining Conflicts in Employment Laws, or EXCEL, to be …More
OMB Sets Cross-Agency Cybersecurity, R&D Priorities for Next Budget
OMB has issued guidance for submissions in the areas of cybersecurity and research and development that cross agency lines for …More
OPM to Conduct Benefits Training Series
OPM will conduct a Federal Benefits Training Event August 16-September 8 for HR professionals “with the goal of increasing their …More
GAO’s New High-Priority Recommendations for OMB Offset Progress on Old Ones
GAO has credited OMB with taking actions that resulted in resolving seven of its 44 high priority recommendations for that …More
Update of Plain Writing Law Introduced
Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., has introduced a bill (S-4577) to update the 2010 Plain Writing Act to expand the types …More
IG Opposes Planned Expansion of GSA Procurement Data Initiative
A report has recommended against carrying out the GSA Federal Acquisition Service’s intent to expand its “transactional data reporting” rule …More
Panel Approves Bills Aimed at Conflicts of Interest in Agency Contracts
The House Oversight and Reform Committee has approved two bills aimed at potential conflicts of interest in government contracts. One, …More
GAO Cites Importance of ‘Sense of Mission’ in Employee Engagement
A DHS component’s consistently employee engagement score, as reflected in the annual Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey and the best places …More
Food Safety Agency Compliant on Anti-Harassment Policies, Says IG
The Agriculture Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has carried out its parent Agriculture Department’s anti-harassment policies, according to an …More
Senate Defense Bill Addresses Probationary Period, Other Personnel Issues
The Senate’s version of the annual DoD authorization bill (S-4543) would continue for an additional year a policy making a …More
Further Review Finds More at Stake in Whistleblower’s Disclosure
An investigation by the Treasury Department IG’s office has found that some $473 million was at stake in a whistleblower’s …More
Management-Related Bills and Amendments Advance in House
In approving the DoD authorization bill (HR-7900) the House attached language that had been in separate bills to: * require …More
EEOC Revises Guidance on Virus Testing in Workplaces
The EEOC has revised its guidance on testing for the Coronavirus in workplaces, guidance that applies to the federal government …More
Volcker Alliance Offers Tips for Recruiting Gen Z Workers
In recruiting the Gen Z generation out of college to work for the government, agencies should focus on establishing relationships …More
House Approves Bill Requiring Scrutiny of Telework at One Agency
In passing a bill (HR-7337) to address a backlog of requests for veterans’ records at the National Archives and Records …More
