Latest Guidance for Federal Employees on the COVID Emergency Paid Leave Program
As the summer months approach and the latest CDC guidance rolls out, many Americans are heading out to get their …More
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Bills on VA, Transparency Advance in House
The House has passed HR-2704, to strengthen protections for VA employees against workplace harassment and discrimination, including by requiring VA …More
Concerns Raised about Security of USPS Online Presence
An IG report has raised concerns about the security of the Postal Service’s social media and digital channel presence, including …More
White House Stresses Energy Efficiency in Federal Buildings
The Biden administration has announced energy efficiency initiatives including creating what it says will be the first-ever building performance standards …More
Telework Test Program Went Virtually Unused, Set to End
GSA has announced the end of an authority for agencies to create—with GSA oversight—test programs of travel expenses for teleworkers, …More
Panel Clears Bills on Cyber Career Development, Other Issues
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has approved S-1097, which would boost career development opportunities for federal employees …More
Recommendations on Personnel, Other Issues at VA Still Pending, Says GAO
The GAO has highlighted recommendations regarding personnel practices among those still pending action by the VA, adding that “over the …More
GAO Finds More Overlap, Duplication and Fragmentation across Agencies
GAO has added 20 more areas of concern in its annual report on overlap, duplication and fragmentation in federal programs, …More
OPM Collecting Data on Rotational Assignments at Senior Levels
OPM has called on agencies to prepare to report on their use of rotational assignments for those at the SES, …More
Key Senators Urge Filling IG Vacancies
The bipartisan leaders of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee have called on the White House to make …More
GPO Awards Express Printing Contract
The GPO has awarded a new contract for its GPOExpress program, which provides federal agencies with discounted services to meet …More
VA Reports Net Staffing Gain of 5% in 2020
As its workload increased due to the pandemic, the VA was able to increase its staff by a net of …More
DHS Questioned on Federal Building Security, Contingency Plans
The top Republicans on committees overseeing DHS in both the House and Senate have asked the agencies for an accounting …More
Short-Staffing, Equipment Failures Hampering IRS, Says Report
Under-staffing and facility closings related to the pandemic have hampered the IRS performance during the current tax-filing season but other …More
Tuition Discount Program Expands
OPM has reached agreements with six educational institutions to become part of the Federal Academic Alliance, which provides federal employees …More
Audit Raises Issues with IRS Vehicle Fleet
In the latest of a series of reports raising issues with management of federal agency vehicle fleets, the IRS inspector …More
GSA Transitioning Phone Service to New Provider
GSA has said that effective November 15 it will transition the FedRelay system, which supports the ability of individuals with …More
Union Urges DoD to Rethink Use of Special Personnel Authorities
The AFGE union has urged the Defense Department to reconsider its use of the numerous special hiring and other personnel …More
Personnel Management, Other Bills Introduced
Legislation (HR-3000) newly offered in the House aims to carry out numerous recommendations of the National Commission on Military, National, …More
GAO Raises Issues of Federal-Contractor Mix in Key DoD Office
The DoD office overseeing intelligence and security matters has gained responsibilities in recent years but contracting has accounted for most …More
Review of Wildland Firefighter Policies Requested
A group of senators from Western states has asked GAO to review of hiring and retention policies for federal wildland …More
OMB Solicits Public Input on Advancing Equity in Government Programs
OMB has issued a “request for information” seeking input from the general public under an executive order President Biden issued …More
Hill Leaders Want to See Administration’s Ideas on IDEA Act
Two House Democratic leaders on civil service issues are pressing the Biden administration to issue guidance to agencies on carrying …More
Priorities Set for Boosted Technology Fund
OMB and GSA have said listed a set of priorities for the $1 billion that the American Rescue Plan added …More
Bills on Bargaining, Other VA Issues Advance
The House Veterans Affairs Committee has passed a package of VA-related bills including several affecting employment policies there: * HR-1948, …More
Biden Issues Proclamation on Public Service Recognition Week
Following is the proclamation issued by President Biden on Public Service Recognition Week, which is this week: “In the face …More
FLRA Posts New Training Videos
The FLRA has posted a total of nine new training videos on labor-management rights and obligations, including programs on unfair …More
‘Sammies’ Finalists Announced for Virus Response, Other Efforts
Finalists have been announced for this year’s Service to America Medals, or Sammies, including a new category for work in …More
Registration Opens for Flagship EEO Training Conference
The EEOC has opened registration for its flagship annual training conference, the Examining Conflicts in Employment Laws, to be held …More
Nomination Made for One MSPB Seat; Wouldn’t Be Enough to Decide Appeals
President Biden has nominated employment lawyer Cathy Harris to become chair of the three-member MSPB board, which has lacked a …More
