Management
The Spending Bill’s Biggest Losers
Some agencies still would be hurt by sequestration under the omnibus, despite partial repeal of automatic cuts.
Pay & Benefits
What the Spending Bill Means for Federal Employees
Blue-collar workers get a raise, but travel, conference and bonuses are rolled back.
Management
Fewer Jobs, Longer Wait Times: The New Postal Service Slogan?
Study anticipates postal workforce will shrink faster than any other employee group during the next eight years.
Management
Congress to Pass Three-Day Spending Bill To Avoid Shutdown
Short-term stopgap measure will give lawmakers time to hammer out larger deal, chief negotiators say.
Management
Federal Government Sheds Almost 80,000 Jobs in 2013
Agencies end the year with a net loss of 2,000 jobs in December.
Oversight
Conference Spending Down Significantly Since 2010
Increased oversight has saved hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars, lawmaker says.
Management
Union: Don’t Fill Staples Jobs with Non-Postal Employees
Group will organize protests against the use of non-postal workers in pilot program between the office supply store and USPS.
Pay & Benefits
2014 Brings More Changes to Federal Pay and Benefits
OPM widens debt collection window, eases tenure process and expands health benefits to some interns.
Management
Lawmakers Nearing Deal on Appropriations
Negotiators have until Jan. 15 to set spending levels across government.
Pay & Benefits
OPM: D.C.-Area Feds Should Consider Leaving Office Early to Avoid Frigid Temperatures
Agencies should provide ‘workplace flexibilities’ in response to ‘polar vortex,’ OPM says.
Pay & Benefits
Pentagon Officially Extends Benefits to Same-Sex Spouses
Defense Department issues interim rule to provide health coverage, other benefits to gay couples.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Ends 2013 On A Positive Note
All the retirement funds except the F Fund gained in December.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker Looks to Postal Service to Restore Military Pension Cut
Bill would reinstate full COLAs to working-age military retirees by ending Saturday mail delivery.
Management
Chief Justice: Sequester Jeopardizes Federal Courts, Public Safety
The judicial branch would have difficulty absorbing more spending cuts, says John Roberts.
Pay & Benefits
No Christmas Eve Off for Federal Employees
Obama administration decides to keep government open on Tuesday.
Oversight
Feds Are Losing One of Their Biggest Republican Advocates
Virginia Rep. Frank Wolf, a dealmaker who stands up for federal workers, is retiring in January 2015.
Pay & Benefits
Senators Renew Push for Mass Transit Benefit Fix
Despite efforts, bill will not receive consideration until Congress reconvenes in 2014.
Defense
Senate Backs Defense Bill With 1 Percent Pay Raise for Troops
Obama expected to sign measure approving a range of military spending.
Pay & Benefits
Favoritism Still Prevalent in Federal Offices, Some Employees Say
Unfair employee treatment hurts agencies’ ability to accomplish their missions, study finds.
Pay & Benefits