Management
The USPS Governing Board Now Has Just One Confirmed Member
Statute requires nine confirmed governors on the board.
Management
Republican Senators Want to Expand VA Firing Authority to the IRS
Lawmakers look to change perception that "anything goes at the top tiers of the federal bureaucracy."
Oversight
Congress Backs Crackdown on $125B in Improper Payments to the Dead, Others
Lawmakers temper expectations for actual savings from soon-to-be law.
Management
With Deadline Days Away, TSA-Union Contract Negotiations at a Standstill
Absent an 11th hour deal, the union will go to arbitration.
Management
How Plummeting Morale and Inept Leadership Has Created a ‘Crisis’ at Secret Service
Congressional report suggests dozens of fixes for scandal-plagued agency.
Management
Postal Reform Bill Earns Bipartisan Support in Congress
Lawmakers say legislation can help USPS survive well into the future.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Push for 3.9 Percent ‘Emergency’ COLA in 2016
Federal retirees are not scheduled to receive any increase next year.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies Spent $80M in 2014 Forcing Employees Not to Work
Lawmaker vows to reform administrative leave by forcing agencies to suspend or fire more workers.
Pay & Benefits
Bay Area, D.C. Feds to Receive the Largest Pay Raises Next Year
Obama issues 2016 locality pay rate increases, the first such raises in five years.
Pay & Benefits
Expect More Rotations But No Major Pay Reforms in Obama’s SES Executive Order
Federal managers group has major issues with draft reform proposals.
Management
Republicans Call for More Federal Government, and Other News From the Campaign Trail
One presidential contender wants to create a new federal agency.
Management
Federal Agencies 'Adapt,' 'Stretch' to Accommodate More Syrian Refugees
Feds look for ways to resettle far more refugees in fiscal 2016 as Congress tries to halt the program.
Management
Syrian Refugee Dispute Raises Prospects for December Shutdown
Many lawmakers are calling for a spending fight to block refugees.
Management
Yet Another Agency Head Asks for More Firing Authority
Head of the Secret Service says "yes," when asked if he would like Congress to give him authority to take swifter disciplinary action.
Management
Americans Support Cutting Mail Services to Save USPS, Survey Finds
Voters don't want the Postal Service to take up banking.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Petition for Paid Day Off After Thanksgiving
President has power to declare federal agencies closed, but generally reserves it for Christmas time.
Oversight
DHS’ Massively Over-Budget Immigration Project Draws Bipartisan Scrutiny
Initiative to ease paperwork processing expected to be completed six years late and more than $2.5 billion over budget.
Management
USPS Posts $5.1 Billion Net Loss in 2015 Despite Growing Revenue
Aside from costs incurred from unique congressional mandates, the Postal Service was operationally profitable.
Oversight