Pay & Benefits
Watchdog praises VA for education on new GI bill
But the department needs to improve outreach to disabled vets, GAO says.
Oversight
Politics and FOIA combine for combustible mix at hearing
House Oversight Chairman Issa accuses DHS officials of employing ‘Nixonian enemies list’ in document review process.
News
The Week in Comments: Raising pay, shutting down and contracting, contracting, contracting
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Oversight
Former OSC Scott Bloch sentenced to one month in prison
Bloch had pleaded guilty last April to withholding information from Congress on allegations he hired a firm to wipe files from his work computer.
Oversight
With reauthorization in the air, Mica cuts up on FAA
Odds are high that an FAA deal will be done, despite dispute over union certification.
Oversight
Biden: Parties agree on figure for overall budget deal
House Republicans and Senate Democrats inch closer toward deal that would prevent government sutdown on April 8.
Pay & Benefits
All in the Family
OPM releases comprehensive guidance on FEHB coverage for dependents under age 26.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Legacy of WikiLeaks scandal might be agency mistrust
Former national security officials worry that intragovernment cooperation against terrorism might dry up.
Defense
GAO: Most Pentagon weapons programs exceed cost estimates
The price tag of such programs has risen by $135 billion since 2008, and more than half of that resulted from poor management or execution problems, watchdog says.
Oversight
Senate considers deal to reduce confirmations
Shorter confirmation list is part of an effort to improve the chamber's efficiency.
News
Lawmaker targets Pentagon pay raises
Rep. Allen West’s bill would prohibit salary increases and locality pay boosts for civilians who perform below satisfactory levels.
News
SBA considering mandating set-asides on multiple award contracts
Policy change could allow the government to reach goal of awarding 23 percent of all contracts to small firms.
News
Employees, vendors get demo of online HR training tool
Event marks second phase in rollout of Human Resources University.
Oversight
House GOP plans symbolic passage of shutdown prevention measure
Plan would have no impact on actual shutdown.
Oversight
Democrats say only $6 billion separates sides in budget talks
Senate leader Reid says sides are ready to find common ground.
Pay & Benefits
Obama solicits ideas from federal workers for government reform
In video, president suggests that help can come from workers themselves.
Management