Pay & Benefits
Catch-62 Revisited
An update on a case study in the importance of military service credit deposits.
News
Hurricane tracker debuts in time to study Gustav
This kind of data visualization is growing more common on the Web and is becoming a vital tool for federal officials and policymaking.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: IRS finds unauthorized Web servers connected to its networks
Unknown servers are passed over for security patches, leaving agency networks open to attack , IG reports.
Oversight
Lawmakers chop up major contracting reform legislation
Provisions are tacked onto broader measures as stand-alone acquisition bills languish in committee.
Defense
CBP ad blitz will explain new travel document requirements
Land and sea travelers must show valid identity and citizenship documents to enter the United States by June 2009.
Oversight
More turmoil roils OSC as top deputy is fired
Special Counsel Scott Bloch last week removed Jim Mitchell, his spokesman and acting chief of staff.
Pay & Benefits
Long-Term Considerations
OPM warns of possible changes to the federal long-term care insurance program.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: GAO: More work needed to ensure Census handheld computers work
The bureau must develop performance benchmarks to increase the likelihood the devices will operate as planned.
Oversight
Appropriators foresee tough times if McCain wins White House
GOP standard-bearer has pledged to veto bills that include wasteful earmarks.
Pay & Benefits
Report: HHS Secretary's office not using discounted airfares
Inspector general found only 16 percent of travelers opted for cheapest available flight in fiscal 2006.
News
Agencies in Twin Cities have a peaceful week
Altered bus schedules, lack of parking during GOP convention are the biggest inconveniences so far for federal employees in Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Pay & Benefits
OPM criticizes proposal for a compressed work week
Personnel chief says the new schedule could hinder taxpayer services, security, and recruitment and retention.
Pay & Benefits
McCain draws some union support
Service Employees International Union has endorsed Obama, but 25 percent of members are registered Republicans.
Defense