Management
Dozens of Lawmakers From Both Parties Implore Justice Dept. Not to Cut 6,000 Jobs
The reduction would endanger federal prison guards and the facilities they protect, House members say.
Pay & Benefits
Senators Try Yet Again to Crack Down on VA’s Senior Executives
SESers have been avoiding discipline and lining their pockets through the reassignment process, lawmakers say.
Management
Watchdog Groups Create Guide to Help Feds Protect Themselves Against Political Misconduct
Extensive note taking can help federal scientists protect themselves and their work, experts say.
Oversight
Two Congressional Committees Probe Pruitt’s First-Class Travel
Lawmakers from both parties request documents to ensure the EPA administrator complied with rules.
Management
Agencies Will Have to Race the Clock to Spend Massive Influx of Money
Agencies are "scrambling" with "every facet" feeling pressure, former federal budgeters say.
Management
New Deportation Officer Hires Dropped in Half in Trump’s First Year
ICE hired just 371 officers from more than 11,000 applications in 2017.
Management
New Federal Senior Executives Are Being Left in the Dark As They Start Their Jobs
Survey finds only half of incoming SESers are satisfied with the onboarding process.
Management
VA Secretary Shulkin Faces Only Mild Criticism From Congress Over Travel Abuse Allegations
Shulkin says he has reimbursed the government for his wife's travel and inappropriate gifts.
Management
Senate Confirms Trump's Top Management Nominee
Margaret Weichert has promised strategic approach to workforce reduction and hiring reforms.
Oversight
VA Secretary Improperly Accepted Tennis Tickets and Billed Taxpayers for Wife's Travel, IG Says
Shulkin denies any wrongdoing, despite evidence that he lied to the media and that his chief of staff altered documents.
Management
The Hiring Surges in Trump's Otherwise Cut-Filled Budget
Aside from four agencies, the administration is seeking to cut 42,000 federal workers.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Suggests USPS Cut Retirement, Health Benefits in $80B Savings Package
Proposal includes a rate hike and cutting delivery frequency.
Management
Transferring Responsibilities and Consolidating Offices Highlight Trump Reorganization Plan
Long-awaited agency reform plans offer light details, promises of future reforms proposals.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Calls for 'Reskilling' Federal Workforce, Firing ‘Overhaul’ and Reducing Union Influence
Budget is light on specifics but supports broad civil service reforms.
Management
White House Will Revise Its 2019 Funding Request In Response to Budget Deal
Matching Trump's priorities with those of Congress will be tricky.
Management
Postal Service Profits Again Tumble During Holiday Season
USPS still turned a "controllable" profit of $353 million.
News
Short-Lived Shutdown Sparks Confusion Across Federal Agencies
Many employees had to initiate an "orderly shutdown" despite a spending bill already clearing Congress.
Management
After Last-Minute Drama, Congress Passes a Government Funding Bill
After a short “technical” shutdown, Congress early Friday passed a measure that would raise spending levels by $300 billion over the next two years.
Management
Government Funding Expires, But White House Expects ‘Short-Technical Lapse’
Furlough fate of employees up to each agency, but all feds should report to work Friday.
Management