Pay & Benefits
More Feds Appealing Poor Performance Reviews
Appeals could be related to pay freeze, other cuts, MSPB says.
Management
Postal Service loses $1.3 billion in first quarter of fiscal 2013
Holiday profits were erased by prefunding mandate, agency announces.
Pay & Benefits
GOP Lawmakers Want More Oversight of Union Workers With Federal Salaries
Rep. Ross, R-Fla., reintroduces bill demanding official time report from OPM.
Management
Postal Service announces plan to end Saturday mail delivery
Agency would keep six-day package delivery and avoid layoffs, officials say.
Tech
Satisfaction with federal services on the rise thanks to e-gov
But government is still lowest-rated industry, survey finds.
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