News
Government shutdown: What ceases, what continues
Many essential government services will continue to operate in the event of a shutdown.
News
Shutdown's impact on pay and benefits: a primer
OPM issues answers to common questions about the effect of furloughs on federal employees.
Oversight
GOP opposition spells trouble for OMB nominee
Senate Budget Committee barely backs Heather Higginbottom to be the agency's deputy director on a party-line 11-10 vote.
Defense
Obama signs policy directive on government's emergency preparedness
Order emphasizes fusing together the capabilities of federal, state, and local authorities to respond to crises.
Management
Metrics That Matter
Recommended changes to the performance management system should balance strategy with reality.
Pay & Benefits
GOP budget resolution calls for pay freeze through 2015
House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan’s plan to cut spending would have feds contribute more to their pensions.
News
From Nextgov.com: With shutdown looming, IRS software providers face confusion
Treasury officials decline to discuss 'hypothetical scenario' as tax deadline approaches.
Oversight
Postal Service defends new labor contract
Agreement offers best cost savings possible without legislative change, officials tell Congress.
Oversight
Union sues government over lack of shutdown information
OMB still has not directed agencies to release their specific contingency plans on how a government hiatus would affect employees.
Oversight
Obama urges budget talks: Says lawmakers must return if no agreement
President says continuing resolutions are "not the way to run a budget."
Oversight
GOP: White House punts on shutdown deal
Cantor says Obama rejected GOP's new one-week plan.
Oversight
House budget chair offers plan with $6 trillion in cuts
Sweeping reductions in government, safety net contrast with Obama's plan, but revenue assumptions and deficit estimates may not be credible.
News
Shutdown preparations begin
As deadline for a budget deal nears, OMB instructs agencies to begin discussing plans with senior managers.
Oversight
House GOP to offer one-week stopgap spending measure
Funding bill would prevent a shutdown at the end of this week and fund the Defense Department for the rest of the year.
Oversight