Oversight
Senate Democrats say they are open to more cuts
Both sides portray other as unyielding, though leaders say compromise on spending is possible.
Pay & Benefits
From Nextgov.com: Cybersecurity brings new wrinkle to 'essential' personnel
Threat of government shutdown has IT managers updating contingency plans for the digital age.
Oversight
Obama proposal for CFTC fees draws cheers, brickbats
As Republicans seek major cuts in Commodity Futures Trading Commission, plan to dun users to pay for regulation pleases consumer groups but not industry.
Pay & Benefits
Pay is no guarantee for furloughed employees
In the event of a government shutdown, lawmakers have the final say over retroactive compensation.
Pay & Benefits
Wisconsin governor says he won't compromise with unions
Scott Walker refuses to back down on curtailing collective bargaining rights.
Pay & Benefits
Bill would fire feds who have serious tax delinquencies
Measure by Sens. Coburn and McCaskill exempts employees who are working to resolve their tax disputes.
Defense
Legislation would give troops flexible spending accounts
Service members are not currently eligible to set aside pretax funds for out-of-pocket health expenses.
Oversight
Administration says it will expand opportunities for senior executives
Top civil servants will have to do more with less now, but officials promise career development.
Pay & Benefits
Civilian Payback
Part Two in a series on service credit issues, covering nondeduction service.
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