Pay & Benefits
Uncharted Territory
Locality pay was never intended to be linked to job performance, but some agencies are trying just that.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Killefer’s resignation seen as setback for federal IT
Technology professionals express disappointment and urge Obama to find a replacement with similar experience inside and outside government.
Defense
Defense outlines change in acquisition strategy
Larger procurement workforce, more competition, on the way, top agency official said.
Pay & Benefits
Bill would restore pension credits for returning federal workers
Measure aims to entice experienced former employees back to government service.
Pay & Benefits
TSP council grows wary of proposed change in default fund
Group also expresses hesitation about a mutual fund window, but backs automatic enrollment and a Roth IRA feature.
Oversight
Bipartisan stimulus amendments draw interest in Senate
Lawmakers might propose cutting money for computers at USDA and the Interior Department, as well as funding for HIV screening, wildlife management and NASA.
Defense
Homeland Security panel sets priorities, stirring GOP discontent
Authorization and chemical-plant security bills are on the agenda.
Pay & Benefits
Justice did not anticipate response to bogus e-mail
Department CIO acknowledges failure to alert TSP board, but defends training exercise.
Pay & Benefits
Union outlines legislative agenda
AFGE president predicts Obama ultimately will repeal Defense pay-for-performance system.
Oversight
New winds blow for whistleblower protection groups
Advocates are more optimistic they will be able to reach a compromise on legislative provisions, now that the Obama administration has taken office.
Oversight