News
From Nextgov.com: House Republicans slam FAA for delayed pilot IDs
Delays in design of biometric datacard show government inefficiency compared with private sector, lawmakers charge.
News
Analysis: An open letter to Chairman Issa on federal pay
Why studies don't help us invent a merit-based, market-sensitive system that recognizes and rewards individual employee performance.
News
The Week in Comments: The near-shutdown, training and drug cartels
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Pay & Benefits
FEMA employee charged with embezzlement
A human resources worker allegedly stole nearly $150,000 from the agency through its payroll system.
Oversight
Congress passes bill funding government through September
Vote allows lawmakers to leave for Easter recess.
Defense
Senator questions contractor compliance with Iran sanctions law
McCaskill calls on GAO to investigate whether contractors have business relationships with prohibited Iranian firms.
Pay & Benefits
IG: Postal supervisors altered employee records
Time and attendance data was changed, deleted to limit hours worked, report finds.
Defense
Events frequently overtake long-term Pentagon planning
President Obama seeks cuts in future defense budgets, but any plan will likely see multiple revisions in the years ahead.
Oversight
Study shows budget deal will cut spending by only $352 million
Congressional Budget Office analysis shows total outlays are actually some $3.3 billion more than in 2010, if emergency spending is included.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement Savings Simplified
See how even small contributions can yield an agency match and solid long-term savings.
Pay & Benefits
Federal workers’ comp program needs upgrade, panel says
Some witnesses at a House hearing call for less generous compensation benefits for employees injured on the job.
News
From Nextgov.com: NOAA eyes upgrade of outdated tsunami warning centers
Stations in Hawaii and Alaska should have common hardware and software to process increased amounts of data.
Oversight
Bill to force firing of seriously tax delinquent feds and contractors advances
House committee also votes to double the probation period for civilian hires from one to two years.
Oversight
Senate committee votes to streamline confirmation process
Roughly 200 presidential appointees would no longer require Senate confirmation under a bill that passed committee on Wednesday.
News
President issues call for 'leaner' government
White House won’t rule out future cuts in spending on federal pay and benefits in the name of deficit reduction.
Oversight
Obama unveils deficit reduction framework
Administration claims $4 trillion through spending cuts, calls for repeal of Bush tax cuts.
Defense