Oversight
‘Procedural Error’ Clears Feds Accused of Botching Corruption Trial of Sen. Ted Stevens
Board reverses Justice’s suspensions of federal prosecutors.
Management
Pelosi: GOP Is ‘Threatening a Partial Government Shutdown’
The two parties must reach a deal to continue funding the Homeland Security Department.
Management
Federal Agencies Shed Nearly 20,000 Jobs in 2014
Job loss is actually an improvement on the previous year.
Management
The 10 Categories Where Federal Agencies Spend the Most on Contracting
White House moves forward with a plan to make federal acquisition more efficient.
Oversight
FEHBP Reform, Pay Freezes and Lawmakers’ Other Day 1 Priorities in the 114th Congress
Legislators target agency spending and their own compensation as new Congress begins.
Management
Seven in 10 Federal Managers Sometimes Predetermine Who Will Fill Job Vacancies
Federal hiring laws are no longer protecting a fair and open process, report finds.
Pay & Benefits
Outgoing Postal Chief's Advice: End Pensions, Overhaul Feds' Health Care
Postmaster general says USPS should serve as "laboratory of change" for federal government.
Management
USPS Delays Scheduled Consolidations at Many Facilities
Agency cites operational concerns and snow storms.
Management
Agencies Show Little Progress in Improving the Federal Hiring Process
OMB wants managers to be more involved in candidate selection, but they’re falling short of targets.
Management
Two GSA Managers Fired in Conference Scandal Reinstated With 30 Months of Back Pay
MSPB upholds decision that they were too far removed to have direct knowledge of excessive spending.
Management
Despite Senate’s Confirmation Spree, Many Agencies Maintain Key Leadership Vacancies
The White House is reviewing which appointees to re-nominate for the 114th Congress’ approval.
Pay & Benefits
Not All Federal Employees Have the Day After Christmas Off
Postal Service workers and some in security-related jobs will have to report on Dec. 26.
Pay & Benefits
Possible Furlough Days Coming to IRS Employees
Full-day agency shutdowns could complement hiring freeze and overtime suspension.
Oversight
Congress Fails to Confirm Postal Nominees, but USPS Says It’s Found a Workaround
Agency had prepared a plan B in the event of congressional inaction.
Defense
Air Force Cancels 2015 Layoffs: ‘Enough is Enough’
Voluntary separation programs will be made available.
Oversight
Retroactive Mass Transit Benefit Boost Heads to Obama’s Desk
Federal employees riding public transportation will now receive same tax break as drivers.
Pay & Benefits
How Feds Could Soon Receive Better Quality Health Care
Under new rule, FEHBP providers would earn bigger profits for providing better care.
Oversight
How a Major Postal Overhaul Nearly Made Its Way Into the CRomnibus
Democrats blocked their own chairman’s last ditch effort, aides say.
Management