Pay & Benefits
Postal Service overfunding pensions, report says
USPS calls for its own set of estimates to determine FERS payments.
Management
Senate candidate pledges reforms to federal procurement process
Virginia Republican George Allen says proposals will boost efficiency.
Defense
Pentagon recruits students, military spouses to watch children
Child-care interns will be placed in military installations around the world.
Management
Report: Improve treatment of disabled employees in federal workforce
Law firm supporting feds points to progress, but says there is much more work to do.
Defense
Army prepares for workforce cuts, but not sequestration specifically
Official says planning for the automatic reductions could be detrimental.
Oversight
FBI agent facing prostitution solicitation charges claims innocence
Agent was working undercover in Philippines when he allegedly paid for sex.
Management
SSA again scales back field office hours
Agency points to reduced funding as cause for second reduction since 2011.
Management
AFGE defends taxpayer-funded union activities as ‘fair and effective’
Columnist calls official time a ‘shadow practice that must be stopped.’
Oversight
VA cited for excessive conference spending and ‘weak’ leadership
CHCO steps down after probe into two conferences costing more than $6.1 million.
Briefing
Campaign Season
CFC leaders combine old-fashioned outreach with new media to boost charitable donations.
Defense
Pentagon tightens oversight of flight reservations
Defense will require supervisor approval 72 hours prior to business air travel.
Management
HHS chief back on campaign trail after violation
Sebelius will speak in personal, not official, capacity.
Pay & Benefits
Feds pitch in to help colleagues affected by hurricane
FEEA sends $70,000 in grants to assist federal employees hit by Isaac.
Defense
Army chief hospitalized after Alexandria, Va., bike accident
Injuries not serious; McHugh is expected to return to work soon.
Management
White House to government contractors: Stop human trafficking
Republicans call executive order 'politicized.'
Management
Federal agencies recognized for ‘bright ideas’
Harvard University selects initiatives as best in government.
Management
TSA officers begin voting on first labor contract Oct. 1
Agreement offers new evaluation system, more emphasis on seniority.
Oversight