GovExec.com: News By Agency - OPM http://www.govexec.com GovExec.com is government's business news daily and the premier Web site for federal managers and executives. en-us Copyright 2009 by National Journal Group Inc. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:26:03 GMT klunney@govexec.com (Kellie Lunney) webmaster@govexec.com (webmaster) GovExec.com: News By Agency - OPM http://www.govexec.com/img/GovExecLogo_red_RSS.jpg http://www.govexec.com 144 22 1440 VA is on call to administer swine flu vaccinations http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0909/090309p1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Department will immunize as many as 180,000 civilian federal employees once a vaccine is available. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0909/090309p1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43531 aparker@govexec.com (Alex M. Parker) Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:58:20 GMT Civilian agency contract spending continues to climb http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/083109mag1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss As purchases balloon, the president orders up a procurement overhaul. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/083109mag1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43509 rbrodsky@govexec.com (Robert Brodsky) Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:01:53 GMT OPM urges agencies to review age limits for new hires http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/082809p1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Memo follows MSPB ruling about violation of veterans preference. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/082809p1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43489 aparker@govexec.com (Alex M. Parker) Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:14:26 GMT Budget office predicts hiring reforms would cost $40 million http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/082709p1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Supporters say figure is a small price to pay for streamlined recruitment strategies. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/082709p1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43485 aparker@govexec.com (Alex M. Parker) Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:16:55 GMT OPM proposes new leave policies for pandemics, family care http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/082609ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Policies target flu season, care for wounded service members. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/082609ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43473 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:00:56 GMT Panel recommends major changes to Pentagon pay system http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/082509ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss But report does not call for elimination of the National Security Personnel System. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/082509ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43471 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:14:15 GMT OPM decides to keep application form on USAJobs http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/082409ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Agency requests comment on the impact of the form on HR workers. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/082409ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43461 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:09:27 GMT Vetting vexes State Department http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/082109nj1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss High-level nominees face burdensome security clearance process. And at the lower levels, it's even worse. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/082109nj1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43450 webmaster@govexec.com (David Gauvey Herbert, National Journal) Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:26:16 GMT Proposals to split SES and eliminate review boards spark debate http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/082009p1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Group representing senior government leaders agrees with many of the other recommendations in a new report. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/082009p1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43449 aparker@govexec.com (Alex M. Parker) Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:38:32 GMT OPM creates office to oversee the Senior Executive Service http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081909p1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Central unit will make management of the top ranks of federal officials more efficient, personnel chief says. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081909p1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43439 aparker@govexec.com (Alex M. Parker) Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:12:21 GMT Panelists call for change in human resources workforce and mission http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081809ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss HR offices should look inward and think about their strategic role, personnel specialists say. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081809ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43425 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:28:10 GMT CBO: Federal Executive Boards would need more money under legislative proposal http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081409p1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Senate bill would replace current funding stream of voluntary contributions from participating agencies with an annual budget. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081409p1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43412 aparker@govexec.com (Alex M. Parker) Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:24:02 GMT Obama labor relations proposal draws praise http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081409ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Draft order would expand issues on which agencies must bargain and alter membership of governmentwide labor-management council. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081409ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43418 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:57:39 GMT OPM finalizes hiring preferences for military spouses http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081209ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Rule allows noncompetitive appointments for spouses when service members are transferred, disabled or killed. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081209ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43366 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:12:57 GMT Agencies ramp up student loan repayments http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081209ar2.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Spending to help employees pay down loans increased 22 percent from 2007 to 2008, report says. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081209ar2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43367 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:17:22 GMT OPM withdraws rule that would have allowed faster promotions http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081109ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Agency leaves door open to eliminating time-in-grade requirements in the future as part of a more comprehensive approach to reforms. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081109ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43359 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:32:33 GMT Postal Service needs immediate financial relief, lawmakers say http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080609ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Provisions affecting contract negotiations over pay and layoff policies could stall reform. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080609ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43335 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:07:12 GMT OMB to complete acquisition workforce plan by October http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080509e1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Management chief says filling out procurement policy team is crucial to success of reforms. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080509e1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43333 enewell@govexec.com (Elizabeth Newell) Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:31:49 GMT Parties nearing deal to move agency nominations http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080509cdpm2.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss OMB deputy director, GSA chief nominees could be confirmed soon. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080509cdpm2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43331 webmaster@govexec.com (Dan Friedman, CongressDaily) Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:01:09 GMT Obama's merit board nominees have deep background in union law http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080409ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Lawyers led legal challenge to Pentagon's pay-for-performance system and set ground rules for union election at GAO. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080409ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43324 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:11:25 GMT