Oversight
Senate Must Act By Wednesday to Avoid Government Shutdown
Federal agencies are not out of the woods just yet.
Management
Senior Execs’ Bonuses, Performance Reviews Could Soon Come Under Tighter Scrutiny
OPM rolls out update to SES performance management standards.
Management
OMB Tells Agencies to Prepare for Possible Shutdown
White House budget office says conference call held out of "abundance of caution."
News
Federal Employees Honored in Time's 'Person of the Year'
Workers at two agencies recognized with honorary title.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement Wait Times Drop, But OPM Still Falls Short of Goals
Major IT overhaul of claims processing to begin in 2015.
Oversight
Winners and Losers From the Deal to Avoid a Shutdown
Things look good for feds, but several agencies continue to bear the brunt of cuts.
Management
President Offers Senior Execs High Praise, But No Bonuses
President tells senior career officials: "I’ve got your back."
Management
Obama Announces Plans to Reform and Modernize the Senior Executive Service
Developing new talent and identifying best practices are key parts of the president’s initiatives.
Defense
Federal Law Enforcement Officers Now on Tighter Leash When Profiling Suspects
Federal employee group calls guidance 'unwarranted reprimand.'
Management
If DHS Shutdown Comes, Most Employees Would Still Report to Work
Republicans continue the push to ‘defund’ Obama’s immigration action, but their options are limited.
Management
Obama's Immigration Action Is Creating a Hiring Blitz at DHS
USCIS is staffing up at a new facility to implement the new policies.
Pay & Benefits
House Approves Tax Deal That Would Retroactively Boost Mass Transit Benefits
Bill would allow feds to claim a $250 monthly benefit for 2014.
Pay & Benefits
New Health Benefit Offering Could Drive Some Feds Out of the Program
OPM says self plus one, available in 2016, will likely decrease costs for some while raising them for others.
Oversight
Congress Could Soon Deliver the Postal Service Its Biggest Blow Yet
The Senate must act soon to avoid stripping USPS of its decision-making ability.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Sees Across-the-Board Gains for First Time in Five Months
Every offering in the retirement plan experienced modest growth in November.
Pay & Benefits
Obama Threatens Veto Over Tax Deal Including a Bigger Mass Transit Benefit
White House raises concerns over other provisions that support corporate interests.
Oversight
Nearly 1 Million Feds Will Soon Be Notified of Their Right to Join Shutdown Lawsuit
After initial ruling in their favor, shutdown-excepted employees continue lawsuit looking for bonus compensation.
News
Federal Employees Really, Really Like Their Health Benefits
Survey shows near unanimous support for FEHBP.
Pay & Benefits
Your Open Season Questions, Answered.
OPM holds town hall to advise federal employees and retirees on health care choices for 2015.
Management