Improper Payments, Possible Fraud Found in FECA
Following is the summary of a GAO report examining possible improper payments in the FECA injury compensation program. GAO found …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersInflation Index for Retirees Examined
As part of the debate over potentially changing the inflation index used to adjust federal retirement, Social Security and various …More
DoD Lists Furlough Exceptions
Following is the portion of a recent DoD memo on its upcoming furloughs of civilian employees that explains policies on …More
OPM IG Finds Problems in Retirement Processing
Following is the testimony of OPM IG Patrick E. McFarland before a House hearing examining the agency’s record in processing …More
OPM’s Explanation of Health Proposals
Following is an explanation in a recent budget document of the Obama administration’s proposed changes in the FEHB program. Funds …More
GAO Examines DoD Workforce Limits
Following is the summary of a recent look by GAO at the civilian workforce caps DoD has imposed. In fiscal …More
Spousal, Partner Benefit Rights Summarized
Following is a portion of a recent CRS report summarizing benefits available to spouses of federal employees and retirees and …More
MSPB Assesses OPM’s Initiatives
In its recent annual report, MSPB assessed the status of recent OPM initiatives in hiring, retirement claims processing, benefits and …More
Inconsistencies Found in Building Security
Following is the summary of a recent GAO report examining security practices at federal buildings not guarded by the Federal …More
Use of Student Loan Incentives Drops
Following is the summary of a recent OPM report showing a decline in 2011 in the use of student loan …More
Changes for FEHB in 2014 Set
Following is the “call letter” that OPM has sent to health insurance companies outlining changes in the FEHB program for …More
GAO’s Look at Personnel Challenges
As it has in the past, GAO recently placed strategic human capital management on its list of high-risk government programs. …More
New Policies on Workplace Safety Ordered
Following is an excerpt from recent OPM guidance to agencies accompanying a memo ordering them to set new, wide-ranging policies …More
OMB’s Sequester Guidance to Agencies
OMB has sent the following guidance to agencies on sequestration. Agency Planning Activities OMB Memorandum 13-03, Planningfor Uncertainty with Respect …More
Official Time Use Increases
Following is an excerpt from a new OPM report on the use of official time by federal employees for union-related …More
Potential Impact of Sequester Summarized
Following is a summary prepared by the White House of the potential impact on services due to furloughing employees and …More
Key Committee Describes Plans
Following is the general plan the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee for the current Congress. Waste, Fraud, Abuse and …More
MSPB Cites Personnel Policy Shortcomings
Following is the summary of a new MSPB report citing the need for agencies to improve in the areas of …More
OPM Stresses Workplace Flexibilities for Flu
OPM recently issued the following guidance stressing to agencies that they should use workplace flexibilities including leave provisions, alternative work …More
CBP Conduct Issues Examined
Following is the summary of a recent GAO report on incidents of misconduct among Customs and Border Protection employees. U.S. …More
MSPB Looks at What Motivates Employees
Following is the summary of an MSPB report on what motivates federal employees. Motivating employees to perform at a high …More
OPM Links Engagement, Desire to Leave
Following is an analysis done by OPM of data from the recently released 2012 federal employee survey on the linkage …More
EEOC Summarizes Federal Employment Role
Following is EEOC’s summary of laws and procedures applying to its enforcement powers inside the federal government, included in its …More
FECA Reform Proposals Examined
Following is the summary of a recent GAO report examining proposals by the Obama administration and by some in Congress …More
New Whistleblower Protections Summarized
Following is a congressional summary of the recently enacted Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act. 1.) Expanded Protection for Disclosures of Government …More
The Army’s Guide to Holiday Celebrations
Following is a recent Army memo to civilian employees addressing issues involved with holiday office parties including the appropriate use …More
Weather Dismissal Policies Updated
OPM has tweaked its policies regarding expectations of employees in severe weather situations. Following is a summary of the new …More
CRS Reviews Veterans Preference Policies
Following is the portion of a recent Congressional Research Service report on hiring programs for veterans that focused on such …More
Low Morale at DHS Examined
Following is the summary of a recent GAO report examining reasons and trends for low morale at DHS. Department of …More
Hurricane Triggers Special Benefit Policies
OPM has sent the following guidance to agencies on special benefit policies applying to victims of Hurricane Sandy. Earlier, OPM …More
