Management
White House Pauses Some Diplomatic Spending, and the Money Could Eventually Be Cut Off Altogether
The move could provide a path for OMB to circumvent spending levels spelled out by Congress.
Workforce
Here's What 12 Democratic Presidential Candidates Have to Say About Public Servants and Their Unions
At forum, 2020 candidates make pledges to support the federal workforce.
Oversight
USDA Office Relocations Are Illegal, IG Says
Agriculture Department counters that the spending law it allegedly violated is unconstitutional and therefore not binding.
Workforce
Mulvaney: Relocating Offices is a 'Wonderful Way' to Shed Federal Employees
White House chief of staff shares the administration's real objective in moving agencies outside of Washington.
Management
USPS Regains a Functioning Governing Board for the First Time in Five Years
Five Trump appointees sit on the panel, finally reinstating its quorum.
Workforce
Lawmakers Look to Virtual Reality for Training Feds
"It's not just a video game," says spokeswoman for New York Democrat who wrote bill creating advisory committee.
Management
Senate Sends 2-Year Budget Deal to Trump, Shifting Focus to Shutdown-Averting Spending Bills
Lawmakers now have through Sept. 30 to pass appropriations.
Pay & Benefits
Five Years After Congressional Action, TSA Still at Risk of Erroneously Providing Premium Pay
TSA not certifying those who qualify for special law enforcement pay actually deserve it.
Management
White House Sees Path for Less Interference in Implementing Its Government Reorganization
Administration officials are pleased with progress so far, though most efforts are not yet implemented.
Workforce
EPA to Close a Las Vegas Office, Reassign Employees
Agency to seek buyout, early retirement authority despite restrictions from Congress.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers, Agencies Look to Fix Leave Reform That Was Never Implemented
A measure intended to cap a specific use of paid time off may finally go into effect.
Pay & Benefits
Postal Supervisors Sue for Better Pay
After the Postal Service largely ignored the non-binding findings of a mediation panel, supervisors sued for retroactive pay increases.
Workforce
Homeland Security Has a Problem Hiring and Keeping Women
The department is failing to address known barriers to a number of ethnic and racial groups, a watchdog report finds.
Management
House Passes Two-Year Budget Deal to Avoid Big Across-the-Board Spending Cuts
Trump says he will sign the bill to boost spending by $320B, but the Senate must act first.
Management
Justice Department to Resume Executing Federal Inmates on Death Row
Bureau of Prisons staff are "professionally trained to do whatever the law asks them to do," official says of carrying out death penalty.
Workforce
Senator Says He Has Trump and McConnell's Support for Bill to End Shutdowns Permanently
Momentum grows for bipartisan bill to prevent lawmakers from leaving D.C. until they pass spending bills.
Oversight
Government Ethics Chief Warns Trump Appointees That Agreements Are ‘Not Mere Aspirations’
Top ethics official notes that he can take steps to punish those who violate pacts to avoid conflicts.
Workforce
EEOC Makes It Easier for Feds to File Discrimination Appeals
New tool allows feds to "finally" manage cases online, leveling the playing field with agency attorneys.
Management
White House and Lawmakers Agree to Two-Year Budget Deal
The agreement would lift spending caps and raise the debt ceiling.
Management