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
Letter carriers win raise, will pay more for health benefits
Arbitrators strike deal between USPS and union after negotiations stalled.
Oversight
DEA agents linked to Secret Service prostitution scandal
Report finds drug officers stationed in Colombia assisted in setting up encounters.
Pay & Benefits
26,500 employees accept Postal Service buyout
Deadline for opting in has passed; workers will leave by Feb. 28.
Tech
E-government could help dig the Postal Service out of its financial hole
USPS' internal auditor sees revenue opportunities in government’s online shortfalls.
Management
U.S. could hit debt ceiling earlier than anticipated, report finds
Treasury will reach borrowing limit between Feb. 15 and March 1.
Pay & Benefits
Money isn’t the top motivator for feds
Variety and autonomy also are key, survey finds.
Pay & Benefits
TSP board on debt ceiling: No cause for concern
Notice reiterates that all investments are guaranteed by federal government.
Management
Corruption persists at Customs and Border Protection
Less than 1 percent of workforce is involved, but agency says it has zero-tolerance policy.
Oversight
New Congress pledges action on postal reform
Oversight leaders cite progress narrowing their differences.
Management
Ethics office issues inauguration warnings to feds
Federal employees can attend Inaugural events but can’t receive preferential treatment.
Oversight
House oversight panel streamlines subcommittees
Oversight and Government Reform goes from seven to five subpanels.
Pay & Benefits
TSP funds round out 2012 with modest gains
All but one grew in December, with international investments performing best.
Management
USPS must pay for retirees now or later, GAO says
Agency faces stark choices in balancing short-term needs and long-term obligations.
Management
Revolving door still open to Coast Guard top officers, senior execs, GAO finds
Higher-ups often leave for agency contractors.
Defense
Reported sexual assaults at military academies continue to rise
Number has increased since 2008.
Pay & Benefits