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
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersMSPB Cites Selection, Other Issues with Supervisors
Following is the executive summary of a recent MSPB report on federal supervisors. ADVERTISEMENT Federal supervisors are the nexus between …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. ADVERTISEMENT In FY 2009, there were …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. ADVERTISEMENT Flexible …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. ADVERTISEMENT MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS …More
CRS Reviews Building Security
Following is a recent Congressional Research Service report on federal building security measures. ADVERTISEMENT Summary The security of federal government …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
Memo Outlines Hiring Reforms
Following is the text of the recent presidential memo on reforming federal hiring practices. ADVERTISEMENT MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF …More
Guidance Issued on NSPS Transition
Following is guidance recently issued on several aspects of the transition between NSPS and other personnel systems at DoD for …More
DoD Acquisition Workforce Revisions Advance
Following is a summary of provisions in a bill that recently passed the House to improve DoD acquisition that involve …More
Reservist Differential is Real, Agencies Told
Following is a recent memo from OPM to agencies regarding a pay differential available for federal employees who are mobilized …More
DoD Issues Policies on NSPS Pay Issues
Following is a portion of recent policy guidance from DoD regarding pay retention for employees transitioning out of the NSPS …More
Call Letter Outlines Priorities
Following are the key portions of the recent call letter to insurance companies from OPM for the 2011 FEHB plan …More
