Management
Civilians Are Cheaper Than Contractors for Most Defense Jobs, Internal Report Finds
Contractors are particularly more expensive in the capital and Southeastern regions, according to a report obtained exclusively by Government Executive.
Management
Trump Administration Revives Priority for Workforce Cuts
New memo appears to reverse a reversal on slashing federal jobs.
Management
Trump Announces Major Cabinet Reshuffling
OMB and Interior will have new leadership next year.
Pay & Benefits
See Who Would Get Furloughed in a Christmas Shutdown
Nearly 350,000 feds could be sent home without pay come Dec. 21.
Management
Potential Landmark Case Could Upend Major Civil Service Reform
Former supervisor says a 2017 VA firing law violates his constitutional rights.
Management
'I Am Proud to Shut Down the Government,' Trump Says During Fight with Democrats
The president and Democratic leaders make no progress over funding plans during on-air negotiations.
Management
DHS Scales Back Troubled Contract Designed to Bring on More Border Agents
Agency makes adjustment after contractor brought on 0.2 percent of anticipated hires.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Administration Removes Guidance Supporting Transgender Feds
Top diversity official calls the move a "shock to many" that was "hard for me as well."
Management
Trump's Postal Task Force Report Receives Tepid Response From Key Players
Lawmakers hope that it will at least prompt legislative action on their favored reforms.
Management
Congress Set to Pass Two-Week Stopgap Measure This Week to Avoid Partial Shutdown
Trump said he would likely approve a continuing resolution in light of George H.W. Bush's death.
Oversight
Advocate for Pay Freeze and Federal Job Cuts to Become Top Republican on Oversight Panel
Jim Jordan is likely to push back on new Democratic majority's oversight efforts.
Management
Special Committee Fails to Make Any Changes to Federal Budgeting Process
Despite bipartisan agreement on two-year budgeting process, lawmakers let reform proposals fizzle out.
Management
Federal Prisons Director Promises Better Treatment of Female Inmates Following Scathing Report
IG says issues affecting women illustrate broader challenges at the Bureau of Prisons.
Pay & Benefits
MSPB Likely to Remain Powerless as Senate Panel Fails to Advance Trump's Nominees
Federal employee appeals board has been without a quorum for nearly two years.
Management
Federal Law Enforcement Not Happy With Trump-Backed Criminal Justice Reform
Bill may be "setting us up to fail," says one Bureau of Prisons official.
Pay & Benefits
OPM to Rebid Identity Theft Protection Contract Affecting Millions of Hack Victims
The current contract, which cost the government $340 million over three years, is set to expire Dec. 31.
Management
The Administration Signed a Contract to Bring on 7,500 Border Personnel. It's Hired Just 15.
Accenture is struggling to help CBP fulfill President Trump's mandated hiring surge for border agents and customs officers.
Management
'Not Even Invited Into the Room:' How the Trump Administration Is Treating Federal Scientists
When Trump was elected, federal scientists were worried. Two years later, their fears are being realized.
Management
Groups Launch Six-Figure National Ad Campaign to Oppose Postal Privatization
The ad follows a proposal from the Trump administration to sell off the Postal Service.
Management