MSPB Examines Perception, Reality of Favoritism
Following is the summary of a recent MSPB report on real and perceived favoritism in the federal workplace. The Merit …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersDHS Morale Problems, Leadership Vacancies Examined
Following is a summary of a recent GAO report examining morale problems and leadership vacancies at DHS, which consistently has …More
Personnel Test Struggles to get in Gear
Following is the summary of a recent GAO report examining a performance management pilot project being tested in five agencies. …More
Much Telework Still Situational’
Following is the summary of a recent OPM report on the status of telework in the federal government. As demonstrated …More
Federal Workplace Issues for Women Assessed
Following is a recent report from an EEOC working group on barriers that remain in the federal workplace hampering the …More
Cost Savings of Alternate Workplaces Unproven
Following is a summary of a recent GAO report examining the impact of alternative working arrangements. The five selected agencies …More
GAO Examines Building Safety Compliance
Following is the summary of a recent GAO report examining security of buildings owned or leased by GSA. Federal agencies …More
Guidance Issued on Charge Card Limits
OMB has issued the following guidance on legislation passed last year seeking to crack down on misuse of charge cards …More
Health Care Reform FEHB Fast Facts
Do not rely solely on this fact sheet. For more information, always refer to the IRS website at http://www.irs.gov/uac/Questions-and-Answers-on-the-Individual-Shared-Responsibility-Provision …More
OMB Assesses Impact of Shutdown
Following is the portion of an OMB report on the impact of the partial government shutdown last month focusing on …More
Training of Guards at Buildings Examined
Following is the summary of a recent GAO report examining training of guards at federal buildings and other security-related issues. …More
Guidance Issued on Military Deployments
Following are key portions of a recent OPM memo to agencies on federal employees who serve active duty military deployments. …More
FERS Sick Leave Credit Guidance Sent
OPM has sent a message to agencies reminding them of an upcoming change in the way unused FERS sick leave …More
Impact of Extended Time Off in Unpaid Status
OPM’s Fact Sheet on Impact of Extended Unpaid Time The table below shows the effects on various federal benefits of …More
Obama Sends Open Letter on Shutdown
Following is an open letter sent from President Obama to federal employees addressing the ongoing shutdown. THE WHITE HOUSE: WASHINGTON …More
FECA, Disability Retirement Compared
Following is the summary of a recent GAO report comparing benefits under the FECA program versus disability retirement, for those …More
OMB Issues Guidance for Possible Funding Lapse
Following are highlights from an OMB memo on preparations the government is to make in case continued funding for agencies …More
GAO Examines Postal Health Plan Ideas
Following is the summary of a recent GAO report examining issues related to crafting a health insurance plan for postal …More
Relationship between FEHB, Exchanges Described
OPM has issued several sets of guidance and other information regarding the relationship between the FEHB program and the Affordable …More
Management Resistance Still Hampers Telework
Following is the summary of a recent report from GAO finding that management resistance continues to be the major barrier …More
DoD Sets Restrictions on Employee Awards
Following is recent Pentagon guidance on new restrictions on various types of employee award and incentive payments. The Office of …More
Health Care for Legislative Employees Addressed
OPM issued the following questions and answers regarding the status of legislative branch employee health insurance coverage once the exchange …More
OPM Clarifies Survivor Election Opportunity
OPM has issued the following guidance on the opportunity for federal retirees in same-sex marriages to elect to provide a …More
MSPB Explains Furlough Appeals Policies
MSPB has posted the following document on the rights of federal employees who have been furloughed to file appeals there. …More
More Scrutiny of Agency Activities Planned
Following are sections of a report on a House spending bill addressing steps the bill would take in response to …More
More Guidance on Conferences Issued
OMB recently issued the following guidance to agencies on conferences. This Controller Alert provides clarification on conference activity in light …More
More Guidance on Conferences Issued
OMB recently issued the following guidance to agencies on conferences. This Controller Alert provides clarification on conference activity in light …More
GAO Cites Problems with Clearance Determinations
Following is the summary of recent testimony by GAO at a Senate hearing into security clearance practices. Personnel security clearances …More
OPM Issues Guidance on High Court Decision
OPM has issued the following preliminary guidance on the implications for federal employee benefits of the recent U.S. Supreme Court …More
MSPB Warns against Eliminating Training
Following is a recent article in an MSPB publication warning against eliminating training of federal employees as a short-run cost …More
