http://www.govexec.comEric Katz joined Government Executive in the summer of 2012 after graduating from The George Washington University, where he studied journalism and political science. He has written for his college newspaper and an online political news website and worked in a public affairs office for the Navy’s Military Sealift Command. Most recently, he worked for Financial Times, where he reported on national politics.en-usMon, 20 May 2013 16:49:55 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/most-promised-furloughs-never-came-year/63329/Few agencies followed through on warnings of forced unpaid leave.Eric KatzMon, 20 May 2013 16:49:55 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/most-promised-furloughs-never-came-year/63329/Pay & BenefitsEducation Secretary Arne Duncan recently said furloughs would be unnecessary at his department, after threatening them in February.Manuel Balce Ceneta/APhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/more-feds-investing-lifecycle-retirement-funds/63299/The L funds now account for 15 percent of investments in the Thrift Savings Plan.Eric KatzMon, 20 May 2013 14:06:04 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/more-feds-investing-lifecycle-retirement-funds/63299/Pay & Benefitsbalein/Shutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/union-wants-faa-make-unnecessary-furloughs/63257/Grievances ask for paid time off in compensation for the days employees were on forced leave.Eric KatzFri, 17 May 2013 17:35:15 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/union-wants-faa-make-unnecessary-furloughs/63257/Pay & BenefitsThe control tower stands in the background as a passenger paces while on the phone outside the international terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson airport.David Goldman/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/democratic-lawmakers-stand-irs-workers/63246/Congressmen want to weed out the bad eggs to restore faith in the agency.Eric KatzFri, 17 May 2013 13:35:08 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/democratic-lawmakers-stand-irs-workers/63246/OversightRep. Jim McDermott, D-Wash., says most IRS workers are good people and have tough jobs. Charles Dharapak/APhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/05/postal-service-hopes-take-bite-out-dog-attacks/63233/Nearly 6,000 postal employees were attacked by dogs in 2012, USPS says.Eric KatzThu, 16 May 2013 17:31:33 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/05/postal-service-hopes-take-bite-out-dog-attacks/63233/News - FedblogU.S. Postal Service letter carrier of 12 years, Jamesa Euler, encounters a barking a dog while delivering mail in Atlanta.David Goldman/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/obama-taps-omb-veteran-acting-irs-commissioner/63226/Controller Danny Werfel has spent much of the past year dealing with sequestration.Eric KatzThu, 16 May 2013 16:27:04 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/obama-taps-omb-veteran-acting-irs-commissioner/63226/ManagementCharles Dharapak/AP file photohttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/fbi-faces-furloughs-2014/63216/Furloughs would 'impact safety and security' of the nation, director tells lawmakers.Eric KatzThu, 16 May 2013 14:17:30 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/fbi-faces-furloughs-2014/63216/Pay & BenefitsFBI Director Robert Mueller testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.Molly Riley/APhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2013/05/protection-bureau-wants-union-protection/63190/After complaining of cramped workspaces, CFPB faces possibility of no workspace.Eric KatzThu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2013/05/protection-bureau-wants-union-protection/63190/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/technology/2013/05/gsa-chief-sees-new-vista-federal-government/63153/Acting administrator says bold changes will help government operate more efficiently.Eric KatzTue, 14 May 2013 12:30:31 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/2013/05/gsa-chief-sees-new-vista-federal-government/63153/TechnologyCaitlin Fairchild/GovExec.comhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/defense-agency-will-use-sequester-other-cuts-make-big-changes/63136/DLA director will use innovative ideas to cut $10 billion over five years.Eric KatzMon, 13 May 2013 13:36:24 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/defense-agency-will-use-sequester-other-cuts-make-big-changes/63136/DefenseVice Adm. Mark D. Harnitchek speaking at an event in May, 2011Kentucky National Guardhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/obama-asks-federal-agencies-be-model-gender-pay-equality/63114/Executive order requires each agency to report policies affecting possible pay gap within 90 days.Eric KatzFri, 10 May 2013 17:06:38 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/obama-asks-federal-agencies-be-model-gender-pay-equality/63114/Pay & BenefitsThinkstockhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/postal-service-loses-nearly-2-billion-second-quarter/63099/Losses are less than last year, but USPS needs Congress' help to reach solvency, officials say.Eric KatzFri, 10 May 2013 12:25:39 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/postal-service-loses-nearly-2-billion-second-quarter/63099/ManagementU.S. Postal Service letter carrier of 12 years, Jamesa Euler, turns down the flag on a mailbox while delivering mail in Atlanta.David Goldman/APhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/sequester-postal-departures-weigh-retirement-claims-backlog/63083/OPM will likely fall short of reduction goals.Eric KatzThu, 09 May 2013 16:42:26 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/sequester-postal-departures-weigh-retirement-claims-backlog/63083/Pay & BenefitsAdStock RF/Shutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/05/sale-air-force-one/63082/Bidding will start at $50,000 on the former presidential plane.Eric KatzThu, 09 May 2013 15:54:37 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/05/sale-air-force-one/63082/News - FedblogCliff Owen/AP file photohttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2013/05/most-top-contractors-increased-business-federal-government-2012/63049/Despite downtick in overall contract spending, large companies found ways to increase revenues.Eric KatzWed, 08 May 2013 21:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2013/05/most-top-contractors-increased-business-federal-government-2012/63049/ContractingA contractor is silhouetted at the Singapore Airshow in 2009. Northrop Grumman is a top federal contractor. Wong Maye-E/AP file photohttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/reimbursement-furloughed-faa-workers/63022/Employees at FAA could receive extra leave to compensate for unnecessary furloughs.Eric KatzTue, 07 May 2013 15:40:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/reimbursement-furloughed-faa-workers/63022/Pay & BenefitsDavid Goldman/APhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/05/hot-summer-store-state-employees/63017/State Department will raise the temperatures to cut spending.Eric KatzTue, 07 May 2013 13:23:55 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/05/hot-summer-store-state-employees/63017/News - Fedblogtab62/Shutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/spending-law-restores-5-billion-sequestered-agencies-white-house-says/62997/Some accounts were cut too low, meaning funds were automatically restored.Eric KatzMon, 06 May 2013 16:13:32 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/spending-law-restores-5-billion-sequestered-agencies-white-house-says/62997/ManagementCarolyn Kaster/APhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/no-furloughs-state/62987/Department’s cuts not as severe as anticipated.Eric KatzMon, 06 May 2013 12:13:53 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/no-furloughs-state/62987/Pay & BenefitsState Department headquartersJ. Scott Applewhite/AP File Photohttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2013/05/oscars-government-service-finalists-announced/62974/Winners of the Service to America Medals will be unveiled in October.Eric KatzMon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2013/05/oscars-government-service-finalists-announced/62974/Management - Promising Practiceshin255/Shutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/feds-could-recover-some-furlough-days-opm-says/62967/New guidance offers protection for employees who take more furlough days than necessary.Eric KatzFri, 03 May 2013 15:43:49 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/feds-could-recover-some-furlough-days-opm-says/62967/Pay & BenefitsErsler Dmitry/Shutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/several-agencies-still-mum-furloughs/62949/HHS, Education among agencies that have not yet reached a decision.Eric KatzThu, 02 May 2013 17:34:03 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/several-agencies-still-mum-furloughs/62949/ManagementEducation Department Secretary Arne Duncan has repeatedly warned of furloughs, but no notices have gone out and a department spokeswoman confirmed no decisions have been made.Jessica Hill/AP http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2013/05/congress-fehbp-and-obamacare/62922/Uncertainty lingers as lawmakers and staffers face ouster from federal employees health insurance plan.Eric KatzThu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2013/05/congress-fehbp-and-obamacare/62922/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/04/usps-extends-health-care-non-career-workers-comply-obamacare/62899/Postal Service announces $239 million annual contract with UnitedHealthcare.Eric KatzTue, 30 Apr 2013 16:26:44 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/04/usps-extends-health-care-non-career-workers-comply-obamacare/62899/Pay & BenefitsDavid Orcea/Shutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/04/lawmaker-wants-usps-bring-you-your-booze/62889/Proposal would overturn Postal Service’s ban on delivering wine and beer.Eric KatzTue, 30 Apr 2013 13:30:13 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/04/lawmaker-wants-usps-bring-you-your-booze/62889/OversightChristian Delbert/Shutterstock.com