Magazine
FEHBP Benefits Checkup
Potential changes to the federal employee health plan spark debate over whether participants are getting the best deal.
Magazine
Shelter from the Storm
Federal managers and employees fought their way through rough conditions this year. And next year’s forecast isn’t great, either.
Tech
It's waste vs. cost in the transparency debate
Technical fixes that automate some aspects of financial reporting could lower the compliance burden, officials said.
Pay & Benefits
GOP considers longer pay freeze
Senate Republicans reportedly are contemplating further federal salary freeze to pay for payroll tax cut.
Pay & Benefits
TSP interfund transfers climb in October
Federal employees opted for safer retirement investments last month.
News
Perry’s jab at federal workers draws rebuttal
Union chief says GOP presidential candidate’s threat of reassignments insults Texas firefighters.
Defense
Bill to expedite airport security for service members passes in House
Easing travel for military personnel and families is a rare point of agreement in the usually divided chamber.
Oversight
Justice’s grant to ACORN-related group misused, says watchdog
New York organization did not comply with requirements on documenting recruitment of students.
Oversight
Agencies improve management through analytics, report says
Nonprofit’s study of seven programs finds focus on data boosts quality and transparency.
News
Play of the Day -- Herman Cain's latest bombshell? At least it was consensual
A daily roundup of late-night video.
Management
Putting Out the Fires
Tackling the most dreaded tasks upfront can help you breeze through the rest of your to-do list.
Tech
Hackers target U.N., World Bank personnel
New group identifies with Occupy Wall Street movement and threatens to take on financial sector.
News
Barney Frank dispels rumors he wants to head HUD
Retiring congressman says he's not sure he would have taken orders well, even in a Democratic administration.
Oversight
HHS rolls out new grants for state health care exchanges
Rhode Island becomes first to receive more advanced Level 2 award.
Defense
House passes federal workers’ comp bill
Legislation would make program more accountable, provide greater support to employees with injuries related to terrorism.
Pay & Benefits
OPM to restructure federal internship program
The Student Pathways Initiative is set to be in place by the end of the academic year.
Defense
Biden makes unannounced stop in Baghdad
Vice president meets with Iraqi leaders and thanks U.S. troops withdrawing from the region at the end of the year.
Defense