Pay & Benefits
Obama signs debt ceiling suspension, ‘No Budget, No Pay’ into law
Borrowing limit lifted through May 18.
Management
Record numbers feel threatened by government
Poll finds Americans think government infringes on rights and freedoms.
Oversight
TSA’s bomb-sniffing dogs could be doing more, report finds
The canines are absent at the highest-risk airports, GAO says.
Management
Federal managers retain wrong employees, feds say
Survey finds supervisors are not properly cultivating their workers.
Defense
Servicewomen’s health care needs mostly met, report finds
Defense falls short in medical response to sexual assault, GAO says.
Tech
Alleged TSA favoritism and hostile work environment under probe
EEOC’s investigation follows critical IG report.
Management
LaHood to step down as Transportation secretary
Illinois Republican will remain in position until a successor is confirmed.
Management
Federal employee unions see large membership boost in last decade
Strong numbers persist despite dip since 2011.
Oversight
Clinton calls for ‘more leeway’ in disciplining employees
State Secretary says regulations prevented her from firing anyone over Benghazi.
Management
Lew would enter Treasury with lower net worth than predecessors
Obama nominee’s wealth is similar to immediate predecessor, but far less than Bush appointees.
Defense
Navy orders layoffs of thousands of temps, issues civilian hiring freeze
Reductions are due to budget uncertainty and do not account for sequestration.
Defense
DFAS issues hiring freeze, says furloughs possible
Pentagon’s financial arm will drastically reduce travel, training and overtime.
Management
CFC charity groups obscuring overhead costs, report finds
Federations criticized for lack of transparency in collecting administrative fees.
Management
Postal Service could dramatically increase business with federal agencies, report finds
USPS now wins only 2 percent of federal shipping.
Oversight
Obama calls for new ideas and technology to 'remake' government
Second inaugural address emphasizes government’s role in supporting individual initiative.
Defense
Military branches struggle to cap civilian jobs wisely
Army has exceeded its workforce limit, while all services may have cut jobs recklessly.
Defense
Union criticizes Pentagon for targeting civilians
AFGE says Defense let contractors off the hook.
Defense
Defense has improved care for special needs children, report finds
GAO study says families with special needs kids are usually accommodated.
Pay & Benefits