Bills Offered on Strengthen Hatch Act, Protections for Whistleblowers and IGs
House Democratic leaders have introduced HR-8363, which would strengthen several government accountability laws including in the areas of whistleblower protections …More
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MSPB Stresses Importance of Employees Believing They Can Make a Difference
The MSPB has said that its most recent merit principles survey provides insights into motivation of federal employees, including what …More
GAO Calls Range of Potential Insider Threats a Challenge for TSA
The variety of potential insider threats at airports, and the range of programs that TSA uses to counter them, “makes …More
Cost of OPM Services Affecting Agency Hiring Programs, MSPB Says
The fees that OPM charges to agencies for training and candidate assessment programs is affecting agency hiring programs, MSPB says …More
GSA Issues Rules on Art in Federal Buildings; Priority for Projects in Areas Where Statues Removed
GSA has issued rules to carry out a July executive order stating that in placing works of art in their …More
OPM Issues Reminder on ‘Burrowing In’ Restrictions
OPM has issued a memo similar to what it traditionally has sent just before a Presidential election reminding agencies of …More
MSPB Cites Lessons from Court Case on Appointee Conversions
A recent court decision in a case involving a political appointee being converted to a career position “emphasized the importance …More
Report Calls on OMB to Better Share Information among Agencies
As the central agency receiving ever-growing amounts of information from other agencies, OMB “has the potential to revolutionize” how agencies …More
IG Warns about Wireless Security at Interior Department
In a report touching on a topic of concern to all agencies, security of wireless networks, the IG at the …More
DoD IG Examining Workplace Safety, Other Issues Related to Covid
The inspector general at DoD has said that its oversight of how the department is responding to the pandemic includes …More
Second Appeals Court Rejects Challenge to Executive Orders
A second federal appeals court has rejected a union-sponsored suit against the three 2018 Trump administration executive orders on federal …More
Managerial Groups Recommend Covid-Related Leave Transfers
A coalition of groups representing federal managers and executives has asked the Trump administration to establish an emergency leave transfer …More
GAO Charts Growth in Agency Use of Internet of Things
Most federal agencies are connected in some way to the Internet of Things and the use of that technology is …More
Small Business Contracting May Be Overstated, Says IG
The inspector general at GSA has said that the agency’s reporting on federal contracts that go to small business contains …More
Federal Employee Turnover Fell in Fiscal 2019
Turnover of federal employees fell in fiscal 2019 in comparison with prior recent years, new OPM figures show, to about …More
‘Sammies’ Awards Program Going Virtual
The annual Service to America Medals, or Sammies, will be awarded in an online presentation October 5, the Partnership for …More
House Passes Bills on Internet Security, AI, Charge Cards
The House has passed HR-1668, to tighten security controls on the Internet of Things including a requirement that the National …More
Rules Would Encourage Collecting Feedback from Contractors
Rules proposed jointly by GSA, DoD and NASA would encourage agencies to use mechanisms such as the Acquisition 360 Survey …More
OPM Proposes Extending Term Appointments Up to 10 Years
OPM has proposed allowing agencies hire federal employees on a “term” basis for up to 10 years under certain circumstances, …More
OPM Cites Difficulties in Filling Term Positions
In proposing rules to allow agencies to make term appointments of up to 10 years, rather than the current standard …More
Rules Proposed on Implementing Buy American Executive Order
GSA, DoD and NASA have jointly issued proposed rules on the impact on agency purchasing of a 2019 Trump administration …More
Twice-Delayed Employee Survey Being Sent Out
OPM is starting to send out effective today (September 14) the annual Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey, which normally goes out …More
GAO Applauds Training but Not Record-Keeping on Use of Force by VA Police
The VA has specific policies on the use of force by its police officers and those officers are trained on …More
Further Guidance Issued on Pandemic and EEO Laws
The EEOC has issued the latest in a series of guidance documents on considerations for federal agencies and other employers …More
Time and Attendance Reporting Fraud Rare, GAO Finds
Federal agencies have numerous controls over time and attendance reporting by their employees and fraud by employees is rare, GAO …More
IT at IRS Could Be More Outdated than Reported, Says IG
At one agency often cited as an example of the problems caused by continuing to operate outdated IT, the IRS, …More
Guidance Issued on Agency Enforcement Actions
OMB has issued guidance on carrying out a May executive order setting standards for agencies to follow in administrative enforcement …More
At VA Accountability Office, Many Complaints, Few Disciplinary Actions
A VA office that receives and investigates complaints of whistleblower retaliation and misconduct or poor performance by senior leaders has …More
For Applicants, Federal Hiring Process Can Be ‘Miserable,’ Report Says
In the latest of many reports citing the need for improvements in the hiring process, the Partnership for Public Service …More
Court Clarifies Notice Requirement in Performance Case
A federal appeals court has clarified an agency’s responsibility to notify an employee of performance-related issues before taking disciplinary action …More
