Management
Campaigns Spending 50 Percent More to Send Ads Through USPS in 2016 Cycle
Postal Service outreach efforts paying dividends, still short of targets.
Pay & Benefits
After Years of Decline, Obama Admin Tries New Approach to Spur Feds’ Annual Giving
Obama signs order allowing feds to donate time to CFC, not just money.
Management
Defense Has Cut 40K Civilians, But Doesn’t Know How Much Money That Has Saved
The Pentagon also is unable to determine how many contractors it has lost.
Oversight
EPA Employees Responsible for Mine Disaster Will Not Face Criminal Charges
IG launched criminal probe, but U.S. Attorney’s Office has declined to prosecute.
Management
Federal Agencies Deploy Thousands of Feds for Hurricane Matthew Response
Employees are working in five states and three countries.
Management
Poll: Americans Want Drone Delivery - But Not Yet
Young, urban citizens more interested in the technology, Postal Service IG survey finds.
Pay & Benefits
Why Agencies Should Better Use Data To Make Pay, Leave Decisions
OPM should do more to share payroll information, report says.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Still Lack Faith That Poor Performers Are Punished
Employees did, however, rate their leaders better on the latest viewpoint survey.
Pay & Benefits
New Rule Would Exclude Non-Manager Feds From Financial Disclosure Requirements
Proposal would implement regulations for 2012 personal financial reporting law.
Management
Federal Agencies Spend About $1.5 Billion on PR Each Year
Most of the spending is concentrated at a few agencies.
Pay & Benefits
Is It Too Late for Comprehensive Civil Service Reform?
HR experts suggest reformers tinker with the current system rather than attempt to create a new one.
Pay & Benefits
A Last-Minute Push for Turning Feds Into At-Will Employees
Measure would also end official time and restrict pay raises.
Management
USPS Begins Hiring Surge in Preparation for Holiday Season
Postal Service will hire tens of thousands of employees on temporary basis.
Pay & Benefits
Here Are the Lawmakers With the Worst Records on Federal Employee Issues
Rankings also show stark differences on presidential ticket.
Oversight
Few Political Appointees Are Burrowing In, but 25% Are Doing It Without Approval
OPM needs better oversight of political-to-career conversions, GAO says.
Pay & Benefits
Compare Premium Rate Changes for Every 2017 FEHBP Option
Chart shows price and changes for all health care offerings next year.
Management
New Security Clearance Bureau Will Begin Operations Monday
NBIB will focus on automating data collection, shortening investigation time.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Will Pay 6.2 Percent More Toward Health Care Premiums in 2017
The government's contribution will rise 3.7 percent.
Management
IRS Begins Privatization of Long-Term Tax Debt Collection
Union says federal employees slated to lose their jobs should be retrained for the positions.
Management