Security Clearance Processing Assessed
Following is the testimony of an OMB official at a recent Senate hearing on processing of security clearance applications, a …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersFurther Guidance on FEHB Changes Issued
Following is OPM guidance on changes in the FEHB program effective in 2011 due to the health insurance reform law …More
Another Evaluation of NSPS Issued
The Defense Department recently released an evaluation of NSPS conducted earlier this year that concluded that the system was “imperfect …More
CRS Looks at Causes, Effects of Shutdowns
Following are portions of a recent Congressional Research Service report on budget-induced agency shutdowns. Causes of Federal Shutdowns The federal …More
How Employer, Employee Contributions Work
Following is the portion of a recent Congressional Research Service report describing the role of employer and employee contributions toward …More
Barriers to Employment of Disabled Examined
Following is the summary of a GAO report on a forum the agency conducted on barriers to greater employment of …More
How BLS Determines Pay Gaps
There has been considerable debate this year over how federal pay stacks up with that of the private sector, with …More
Privacy Concerns Raised on Background Checks
Following is the summary of a GAO report on the privacy implications of background checks conducted on federal employees for …More
FEGLI Changes Described in Detail
Following is a summary of recently finalized rules making numerous changes in FEGLI life insurance benefits, many of them highly …More
DoD Workforce Plan Found Lacking
Following is the summary of a recent GAO report on the Defense Department’s civilian personnel plan. Effective human capital planning …More
CRS Describes Retirement Financing
Following is the portion of a new Congressional Research Service report describing how the financing of the federal retirement programs …More
Reminder Sent on Fundraising
Following is a memo from the DoD ethics office about fundraising in the federal workplace, guidance that for the most …More
Guidance Addresses Health Insurance Changes
Following is recent OPM guidance on the impact of the health care reform law on FEHB and certain other benefits. …More
Family Leave Guidance Issued
Following is OPM guidance on how a recent Labor Department interpretation of who qualifies as a family member under family …More
Another Critical Building Security Report Issued
Following is the summary of the latest in a series of GAO reports pointing out problems with the Federal Protective …More
OPM has sent the following guidance to agencies regarding weather emergencies.
Weather experts are predicting a very active 2010 hurricane season (i.e., June 1 through November 30) for the eastern and …More
Few Political Conversions Found Questionable
Following is the summary of a recent GAO report examining recent incidents of political appointees being converted into career jobs, …More
MSPB Cites Selection, Other Issues with Supervisors
Following is the executive summary of a recent MSPB report on federal supervisors. Federal supervisors are the nexus between Government …More
Guidance Issued on Outside Activities
The Office of Government Ethics recently released the following guidance reminding agencies that certain ethical restrictions apply to speaking, writing …More
EEOC Summarizes Workforce Stats
Following is the executive summary of a new EEOC report on the federal workforce. In FY 2009, there were almost …More
Options on NSPS Pay Issue Outlined
Following are key sections from a Congressional Research Service report on pay issues arising in the transition from NSPS to …More
CRS Examines Green Government Efforts
Following is a Congressional Research Service report examining incentives for and barriers to federal agencies achieving the energy efficiency goals …More
Guidance Issued on FLTCIP Domestic Partners Policy
OPM recently put out this guidance regarding newly finalized rules allowing same-sex domestic partners to apply for coverage under the …More
Participation in Benefits Programs Varies
Following are excerpts from a recent OPM report that describe participation rates in major federal employee benefits programs. Flexible Spending …More
Family Leave Eligibility Varies by Situation
Following is an interpretation from the Labor Department regarding eligibility to take Family and Medical Leave Act leave for purposes …More
Guidance Issued on Category Rating
OPM has issued the following guidance on the use of category rating, which under a recent administration initiative is to …More
Enacted, Proposed FEHB Changes Examined
Following are portions of a Congressional Research Service report examining the effects of recently enacted laws on the FEHB program …More
Domestic Partners Memos Detail Changes
Following are the new Presidential memo and follow-up guidance from OPM on domestic partner benefits. MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF …More
CRS Reviews Building Security
Following is a recent Congressional Research Service report on federal building security measures. Summary The security of federal government buildings …More
Contracting Guidance Raises Issues
Following is a recent Congressional Research Service report outlining issues raised by the Obama administration’s announcement of its intent to …More
