Management
The Federal Government Has Gotten Slower at Hiring New Employees for 5 Consecutive Years
Senator calls the trend a "crisis," while OPM says it is "disappointing."
Pay & Benefits
Key GOP Senator Calls Trump's Pay Freeze Plan Ill-Advised
"I don't think that gains us anything," subcommittee chairman says.
Pay & Benefits
Congressman Wants List of Employees Deemed 'Non-Essential' During Shutdown
White House would maintain database of furloughed employees' names, pay and job descriptions.
Management
House Democrats Request Subpoena Over Interior's Senior Executive Reassignments
Oversight committee ranking member says Trump administration is stonewalling his efforts to investigate personnel actions.
Oversight
ICE Broke Contracting Rules in Establishing Its Largest Detention Facility
The agency bypassed normal procurement procedures for expediency, IG says.
Management
Scandal-Plagued VA Secretary Vows to Rid Department of Adversaries Who 'Don't Belong'
Shulkin, feeling emboldened after travel scandal, will make clear "there’s only one agenda" at the department.
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