Oversight
Agreeing there is government waste, panel divides over where
Democrats on House Oversight and Government Reform Committee point at contractors while Republicans aim to trim federal operations.
Oversight
Report: Telework increases across government
More than 10 percent of federal employees eligible to telework are doing so, says OPM.
Pay & Benefits
Managers’ attitudes get in the way of disability hiring
July 2010 directive brings more attention to the issue and agencies now are accountable for meeting targets, officials say.
Oversight
Bill to move agency pits FTC against National Gallery
Transportation Committee-approved plan would remove trade commission from 74-year-old headquarters to save money and expand art exhibit space.
Pay & Benefits
Accentuate the Positive
Yes, feds are down in the dumps about the pay freeze. But there are other benefits to working in government right now.
Pay & Benefits
GOP lawmakers seek to freeze bonuses, step increases
Amendments to House legislation funding government for the rest of fiscal 2011 would halt all pay raises for federal workers.
Oversight
Washington feds raise record amount in 2010 for charity
National Capital Area employees donated $66.7 million through the Combined Federal Campaign.
Pay & Benefits
GOP senator renews push for postal reform
Bill would alter USPS pension funding obligations and workers’ compensation structure.
Defense
Senate upholds TSA bargaining rights
Lawmakers defeat amendment that would reverse agency’s decision to grant limited collective bargaining privileges.
Oversight
IRS budget would allow for thousands of new hires
Proposed boost in enforcement operations likely to collide with Republican calls for reducing tax collection budget.
Defense
Lawmaker seeks federal hiring freeze
Bill would require certain agencies to hire one employee for every two workers who retire or leave service.
Pay & Benefits
Budget proposes federal workforce boost
Government would add 15,000 civilian employees as agencies continue work on hiring initiatives.
Oversight
Budget includes 1.6 percent pay raise for military personnel
The administration also pledges $8.3 billion in fiscal 2012 funds to support military families.
Defense
GAO calls Pentagon policies inconsistent on medical care in war zones
Conflicting guidance on routine treatment for civilian employees and service members could pose problems, report finds.
Pay & Benefits
House lawmakers reintroduce paid parental leave bill
Legislation would provide federal employees with four weeks of paid time off for childbirth or adoption.
Pay & Benefits
Credit for Military Service
The first in a three-part series on service credit issues.
Pay & Benefits
Official: Contractors will bear brunt of personnel cuts at command
Army Gen. Raymond Odierno said 2,000 of the nearly 3,000 positions slated for elimination at the Joint Forces Command will be contractor jobs.
Defense
TSA administrator defends collective bargaining decision
Employees who strike over labor issues will be disciplined and possibly terminated.
Pay & Benefits
Life and Taxes
Feds now have more time to choose a life insurance plan, and retirees receive more tax help.
Oversight