Management
Citing Uptick in Attacks, Senators Request Better Protection for ICE Officers
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle echo Trump administration concerns.
Management
Agency Leaders Backtrack From Some of Trump’s Proposed Budget Cuts
Officials say they'll work with Congress to save some programs Trump wants to eliminate.
Management
OMB Looks to Cut Agencies’ Workloads by Trimming Reporting Burden
Trump administration says many existing requirements are obsolete, redundant or unnecessary.
Management
Agencies Promise Efficiencies, but Not Workforce Cuts in Reorganization Plans
Leaders say they are gatherings thousands of reform proposals from the rank and file.
Management
Contracting Dispute Delays OPM's Background Investigations Processing
GAO says OPM made an award for support services unfairly.
Management
Major Civil Service Reform Bill Heads to Trump’s Desk
House follows Senate in passing measure to speed up the firing of VA employees.
Management
Trump Administration to Undocumented Immigrants: 'You Should Be Worried'
DHS officials defend controversial tactics and proposals, tout hiring progress.
Management
House Republicans Push for Expedited, Consolidated 2018 Spending Bill
Democrats want regular order, say there’s not enough time to pass omnibus legislation this summer.
Management
Trump Announces New Federal Office to Cut Government Waste
President promises "penalties" for federal agencies dragging their feet on permitting.
Management
It Takes the Government More Than Two Years to Hire an Immigration Judge
GAO report shows how a backlogged system could jam Trump’s deportation priorities.
Management
Trump’s VA Lays Out Plan to Boost Private Sector Care for Veterans
VA secretary reverses Trump campaign pledge, but Democrats still cry privatization.
Management
Senate Approves Bill To Speed Up VA Firing
House expected to take up Senate measure and send it to Trump’s desk.
Pay & Benefits
CBO: Postal Reform Would Bring Cheaper Health Insurance Premiums to All Feds
USPS would save $6.2 billion under reform legislation, according to budget analysts.
Oversight
With MSPB Hamstrung, Congress Clears Appeals Extension Bill
Whistleblower advocates had called for a fix.
Pay & Benefits
Interior Plans to Offer Buyouts, Early Retirements
Department's budget documents say additional actions could be taken if necessary.
Management
11 Major Agency Reforms in Trump’s Budget
Some proposals could see the light of day, even if the overall budget is DOA.
Management
Trump Suggests USPS Cut Retirement, Health Benefits in $46B Savings Package
Decreasing mail delivery frequency also part of White House’s postal reform proposal.
Management
Trump Proposes Easier Firing, Job Cuts at Most Agencies
Budget blueprint pushes sweeping changes to agency structures and personnel management.
Management
Trump to Propose $1.4 Trillion in Cuts to Non-Defense Agencies
Budget required "hard choices," White House says, including federal workforce reductions.
Pay & Benefits