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
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