Oversight
Justice, IG Launch Criminal Probe Into EPA’s Self-Created Disaster
Agency has promised accountability, but will not say if anyone has been disciplined for mine spill.
Pay & Benefits
Group Proposes $333 Billion in Cuts to Feds’ Pay and Benefits
Pay cuts, pension elimination and fewer vacation days all suggested.
Management
Democrats Laud Power of Government, Clinton's Management Skills
Hillary praised as "steady," a "natural leader" and "cool" under pressure.
News
No One Will Want a Federal Leadership Job After What I've Been Through, IRS Chief Warns
"It doesn't look like much fun," John Koskinen says.
Management
Feds Can Ride Uber on the Government's Dime, Obama Administration Decides
GSA issues guidance clarifying federal policy on ride-sharing companies.
Pay & Benefits
Purchase Card Oversight, Health Benefit Adjustment and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Management
New Rule Dictates How Feds Can Ethically Apply for Jobs Outside Government
Violating the recusal procedures could land federal employees in jail.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Move Nearly $2 Billion in TSP Savings to Safe, Low-Yield Investments Post-Brexit
Board cautions that enrollees keeping money in the G Fund are losing out on potential gains.
Pay & Benefits
OPM to Agencies: Let Feds Telework to Avoid Heat
Federal employees can also adjust their daily schedules to avoid high temperatures.
Management
Trump and GOP Outline Plans for Federal Government at Republican Convention
Speakers discuss firing feds and dealing with “clueless bureaucrats.”
Management
Trump Campaign Says Donald Would Loosen Civil Service Laws to Root Out Feds Loyal to Obama
Policy would focus on burrowers; campaign is drafting a list of feds to fire.
Management
Poll: Federal Employees Prefer Trump to Clinton for Handling Terrorism
But feds prefer Clinton for governmentwide management.
Pay & Benefits
GOP Platform: Cut Feds’ Pay and Benefits While Making It Easier to Fire Them
Democratic platform largely silent on federal employee issues.
Management
A Majority of Federal Employees Think the Justice Department Gave Clinton Special Treatment in Email Probe
Fifty-five percent polled say Clinton’s email practices were “unacceptable” for a presidential candidate.
Management
Poll: 45 Percent of Federal Employees Say Donald Trump Is a Bigot
More than 55 percent said his controversial comments are unacceptable for a presidential candidate.
Management
Poll: Clinton Holds a Small Lead Over Trump Among Federal Employees
Federal workforce views both candidates negatively.
Management
Conservative Lawmakers Push for Expedited Firings Across Government
Employees would be suspended without pay while pursuing limited appeal options.
Management
Federal Agencies May Soon Start Researching Medical Marijuana
Senators introduce measure to reclassify drug for research purposes.
Management
Trump’s VP Pick Supports Shrinking the Federal Workforce, Performance-Based Pay Raises
Mike Pence has made a career as a small-government advocate.
Management