Management
8,500 Federal Employees Are Aiding the Harvey Response—Here’s What They’re Doing
More than a dozen agencies have deployed workers to help Texas and Louisiana.
Oversight
Interior’s High-Profile Whistleblower Gets a Boost From OSC and Legal Community
The Office of Special Counsel has decided to investigate claims from SESer claiming improper reassignment.
Management
Lack of Political Leadership Could Hamper Harvey Response, Katrina Veterans Warn
While former FEMA leaders express confidence in career staff, they have concerns about interagency collaboration.
Management
EPA Has Slashed Its Criminal Investigation Division in Half
Cuts, which predate Trump, track with a reduction in new criminal cases brought by EPA.
News
Did Ben Carson Violate a Federal Law at Trump’s Campaign Rally?
The HUD secretary was introduced with his official title, which could run afoul of the Hatch Act.
Oversight
‘Believe Me:’ Trump Promises Shutdown if Congress Doesn’t Fund the Border Wall
President says wall is getting built, one way or another.
Pay & Benefits
Congress Looks to Crack Down on Feds Taking Time Off to Campaign
House and Senate leaders ask agencies for data on employees taking leave for union activity.
Pay & Benefits
Secret Service Walks Back Blaming Trump for Shorting Employees’ Pay
The agency is not paying agents for overtime who have already hit their annual pay caps.
Oversight
Watchdog Doesn't Know How White House Determines Who Gets Ethics Waivers
Waivers allow staff to weigh in on issues they worked on for former employers and clients.
Management
With No Confirmed Director, OPM Could Struggle to Implement Trump’s Agenda
‘Clearly, it’s a problem,’ a former director says.
Pay & Benefits
Peace Corps to Cut 20 Percent of Its Workforce
Trump requirements to slash jobs led to 'challenging' changes and 'difficult decisions,' acting director says.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Officials Say Privately They Are 'Pretty Certain' Layoffs Are Coming
Agencies are asking OPM with help to RIF, assist workers to find new jobs.
Management
How Trump Can Successfully Reorganize the Government
If the White House turns implementation over to "careerists" at OMB, "it will never happen," former personnel director says.
Management
Contractors Begin Early Shutdown Preparations
Private firms are already ahead of the government in their planning, experts say.
Oversight
CBP Administered Polygraphs to Applicants Already Admitting Drug Smuggling, Human Trafficking
The agency wasted $5 million giving exams to candidates it should have already deemed unsuitable, IG says.
Pay & Benefits
EPA Employees Are Earning Emergency Premium Pay Without Justification
The agency is not ensuring there is actually an emergency, IG says.
Management
USPS Losses Grow to $2.1 Billion in Third Quarter
Shipping revenue isn’t growing fast enough to offset declines in regular mail.
Oversight
Defense Contractor Billed Government for Porsches, Million-Dollar Salaries and Secret Guns
Senator calls for heads to roll at the Pentagon over new report of questionable spending.
Pay & Benefits
New Labor Contract Will Give 200K Postal Workers a Raise, but Trim Their Benefits
USPS called it a win for agency, public and employees.
Management