How Many Federal Employees Work Remotely? It’s Complicated
Among the more notable statistics in a new OMB report on onsite vs. offsite work by federal employees—and one that …More
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Federal Teleworkers to be Hit with Pay, Benefits Decreases?
Remote workers continue to be a vital part of the federal workforce, but if two bills recently introduced in the …More
Revisions to Ethics Rules Now in Effect, OGE Reminds
Changes to the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch are now in effect. The Office of …More
White House Defends Offsite Work while Pushing for Less
Federal employees who telework are onsite at their agency facilities three days per week on average as agencies “are moving …More
Report on Offsite Work Thin on Impact on Productivity, Space Usage
A White House report on offsite work presents nearly 3,000 pages of policies, but few specifics regarding the impact, of …More
Remote Work ‘Not Suitable’ in Some Situations, OPM Tells Agencies
OPM has told agencies that while remote work “can be a significant benefit to employers for certain types of roles …More
OGE Tallies Prosecutions under Conflict of Interest Laws
The Office of Government Ethics has produced its annual tally of prosecutions of federal employees under conflict of interest laws, …More
USDA Employees Create Buzz, Win People’ Choice Award
A pair of Agricultural Research Service employees pioneering the use of advanced technologies to detect pathogens and develop medicines that …More
Senate Backs 2 Percent Federal Employee Raise by Default; Locality Portion Likely 0.5
The Senate is set to follow the House’s lead in backing a 2 percent federal employee raise to be paid …More
Key Bills in Senate, House Differ on Many Federal Workplace Issues
Although the Senate version of the annual general government appropriations bill mirrors the House version in effectively endorsing a 2 …More
Effects of ‘Havana Syndrome’ Are Clear Even Though Cause Isn’t, Says GAO
While the cause or causes of “Havana Syndrome” remain unclear, federal employees and their family members have felt the symptoms—such …More
GAO Faults Oversight in TSP System Reboot; Problems Addressed but Contract Structure Remains an Issue
The TSP failed to fully implement key acquisition management practices in tapping Accenture Federal Services to overhaul the TSP records …More
IG Puts Building Safety Back in Focus with Reports on Fuel Tanks, Water Contamination
An inspector general audit has found the Public Buildings Service is not effectively administering GSA’s fuel storage tank management program. …More
Agency Funding, Policy Decisions on Telework, TSP, Schedule F Left to Another Day
With the House in recess through September 9 and the Senate set to follow after this week, the bulk of …More
Rules Finalized on Pay, Other Issues in Temporary Promotions
OPM has finalized rules address pay-related issues arising when federal employees are assigned to higher-graded duties for a limited time …More
Report Cites Safety, Other Concerns in Growing Park Service Maintenance Backlog
The deferred maintenance backlog at the National Park Service increased over the last decade to $23.3 billion—by four-tenths in inflation-adjusted …More
S Fund Pops in July on Way to Rout to Begin August
All TSP funds posted gains in July, lead by the small cap S Fund with a solid 6.23 percent jump …More
Concerns Renewed about Physical Security in Federal Buildings
The GAO has renewed concerns about the physical security in federal buildings, saying that in tests it conducted of whether …More
Concerns Renewed about Safety of Water in Federal Buildings
The inspector general’s office at GSA has renewed concerns about the safety of water in federal buildings, saying that the …More
TSP Highlights New Fund, Other Changes Under Way
At the latest meeting of the TSP governing board, agency officials highlighted several changes in progress, with the most immediate …More
Audit Cites Pay, Other Factors as Challenges to USPS for Filling Supervisory Positions
The USPS has reduced the vacancy rate for supervisory positions in the last several years but pay and other factors …More
OPM Authorizes Emergency Leave Transfer for Hurricane Beryl
OPM has authorized emergency leave transfer programs for federal employees affected by Hurricane Beryl in more than 60 counties of …More
Proposals on Schedule F, Telework Set for Senate Consideration
A proposal to put into law a ban against a future excepted service Schedule F has been proposed as an …More
DoD Bill Orders Review of Locality Pay, Other Issues
The DoD authorization bill now ready for a Senate vote addresses several federal employment-related issues, including ordering a review of …More
Congress Pushes ahead on Agency Funding Bills, but It’s Getting Late Early
Congress returns next week from a one-week recess intending to push ahead with agency funding bills for the fiscal year …More
FLRA Board Filled; Chance for Unions to Contest Trump-Era Rulings
The FLRA now has confirmed members for all its three seats for the first time since the start of 2023, …More
Senate Bill Would Ease Impact of Marijuana Use on Federal Career Prospects
Legislation (S-4711) has been offered in the Senate to ease the potential impact of marijuana use on federal careers, by …More
Proposals on Schedule F, Other Issues Arise on Key Spending Bill
A long list of proposals affecting federal employment policies, including one seeking to put in law a ban against a …More
Suit Filed to Compel Finalization of Administrative Leave Rules
A public interest group has filed a suit seeking to compel OPM to finalize rules to carry out changes in …More
Analysis: Federal Workforce More Educated, Experienced Overall
The federal workforce differs from the private sector workforce in many ways, including that the former overall is more educated …More
