Management
Unions to Trump: Your Federal Hiring Freeze Plan Is Impractical, Harmful
SSA, IRS and USPS among agencies that would suffer most, labor groups say.
Management
Hiring Freeze Will Cause Longer Delays in Disputing Social Security Claims, Group Warns
Union calls for SSA to fire supervisors to allow for support staff funding.
Management
Lawmakers Urge Federal Government to Stop Selling Defective Cars to the Public
House Democrats say agency is putting American public’s safety at risk.
Management
Trump Pledges Governmentwide Hiring Freeze
The proposal would be implemented on his first day in office, Trump said in a speech in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Oversight
IG Faults EPA for Not Intervening Seven Months Sooner in Flint Water Crisis
Inspector general is still involved in an ongoing criminal investigation.
Pay & Benefits
Committee Seeks Investigation Into OPM’s Slower Retirement Claims Processing
Lawmakers look to ensure efficient and timely process for federal retirees.
Management
Clinton and Trump Had A Lot to Say About Government Management in Final Debate
Presidential contenders discuss federal law enforcement, government spending and other issues.
Management
Trump Is Crowdsourcing How to Make His Cabinet Great
Republican nominee seeks public input on department leaders.
Management
Lawmakers Concerned 'New' VA Leadership Transferred From Within Department
Other groups argue promoting successful employees is good management.
News
Trump Takes a Page from Bill Clinton on Making Feds More Ethical
GOP nominee's plan would revive five-year Clinton-era ban on all executive branch officials lobbying the government after they leave service.
Oversight
Agencies Found to Be Ignoring IGs to the Tune of $87 Billion
Some question Republicans' assertion that unimplemented recommendations are so costly.
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