Management
Trump’s Budget Will Require 10 Percent Spending Cuts at Non-Defense Agencies
Agencies must identify $54 billion in savings in “lower priority programs.”
Management
New Trump Order Will Create Agency Task Forces to Eliminate Regulations
Order is the president's second to limit agencies’ regulatory capacity.
Defense
Hiring Freeze Forces Military Spouses to Make Tough Choices
Pentagon says it's looking at potential solutions for civilians blocked from new jobs when their spouses relocate.
Management
VA Secretary Says Department Is Working Closely With Congress on Firing Bill
Senate committee makes accountability a top priority.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Proposal to Boost Max Pay for Top-Ranked Feds Draws Praise
Proposed rule was nearly 10 years in the making.
Management
Trump to Issue First Budget in Mid-March, Promising ‘A Lot More With Less’
President also signals hiring freeze may continue ‘for the American taxpayer.’
Management
How Trump Will 'Take the Shackles Off' DHS Employees With New Immigration Policies
DHS memos give officers more discretion on arrests, deportations.
Management
When Federal Agencies Can Decline to Ban the Box
OPM spells out circumstances making it appropriate to ask for job candidates’ criminal histories.
Pay & Benefits
Government Must Pay Damages to 25,000 Feds Who Worked During 2013 Shutdown
Payments will vary, depending on the employee's circumstances.
Pay & Benefits
Republicans Defend Official Time but Say No One Should Use It Full Time
"We've been getting it wrong for far too long," lawmaker says.
Management
A New Trial Is Under Way for Occupiers of Federal Facility in Oregon
After initial group was acquitted, DOJ promises to ensure justice is served.
Management
Who Is Most Likely to Leave Government During the First Year of a New Administration?
One in 10 senior executives depart during that time period, research finds.
Management
Lawmakers Attempt to Add Veterans to Growing List of Hiring Freeze Exemptions
OPM encourages agencies to continue recruiting and posting openings, despite freeze.
Oversight
Chaffetz Pushes GSA for Answers on Trump’s Old Post Office Lease
GSA says it’s examining the Trump Organization’s new tenant structure.
Pay & Benefits
White House Floats Federal Employee Pay Reform, Privatization in Name of Innovation
Trump administration promises governmentwide review to spend taxpayer dollars more prudently.
News
DHS Won’t Confirm Trump’s Assertion That U.S.-Mexico Wall Design Is Underway
A spokesman says the department has no information to share.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Overseer Promises Reforms to Federal Pay, Performance Management and Discipline
Hearing elicits bipartisan criticism of hiring freeze, praise for federal workforce.
Management
USPS Sees Profits Tumble During Holiday Season
Forced price decrease contributed to shrinking revenue.
Management
Advocacy Groups Sue Trump Over One In, Two Out Regulatory Policy
Groups allege Trump violated constitutional separation of powers requirements.
Management