Management

Interior Chief Nominee Defends Ethics Record, Talks Relocating Employees

Secretary-designate David Bernhardt faced testy questioning, but appears to have support for confirmation.

Management

DHS to Tap Multiple Offices to Provide Supplemental Staff for Border Patrol

Top official concedes the deployments will hamper mission-critical activities at employees' home agencies.

Pay & Benefits

Trump's Top Budget Official Defends 2020 Pay Freeze to Congress

OMB chief pledges to work with agencies to develop performance and mission-based pay plans.

Management

Key Federal Agency Doesn’t Have the Staff to Oversee $35B in 2017 Hurricane Recovery Money

Slow process has led to four states and territories devastated by hurricanes receiving virtually none of the funds Congress appropriated.

Pay & Benefits

Senate GOP Proposes Drastic Budget Cuts, Retirement Contribution Hikes in 2020 Budget

Non-defense agencies would see 9 percent reduction to spending levels.

Pay & Benefits

Relocations, Buyouts Tucked Into Trump's Budget

While it reversed its push for governmentwide staffing cuts, some agencies are still pushing "workforce reshaping."

Management

New Bill Aims to Protect Civil Servant Scientists From Undue Political Influence

Federal scientists are facing "increasing levels of censorship, research hindrances and misrepresentation of established facts," supporters say.

Pay & Benefits

Trump Proposes Cutting Postal Employees’ Pay, Benefits in $100B Savings Package

The compensation reforms would be coupled with operational changes proposed by the president’s task force.

Pay & Benefits

New Pay Systems, More Temporary Employees Headline Civil Service Reforms in Trump’s Budget

Under a never-before-used provision of the 1990 Federal Employees Pay Comparability Act, the White House promises action on special pay systems this year.

Pay & Benefits

Nurses Picket VA Headquarters to Protest Private Care and Vacancies

Many VA employees believe the Trump administration supports privatization, despite official claims otherwise.

Management

Democrats Look to Block Trump Administration From Closing Overseas Citizenship Services Offices

Lawmakers say the closings would disrupt key services, though agency promises a smooth transition.

Management

GSA Chief Declines to Disclose What She Discussed With Trump Regarding FBI HQ

Administrator says she has "no knowledge" of Trump exerting undue influence on decision making.

Management

Trump's Postal Reform Proposals Met With Criticism From Lawmakers, USPS Management

Administration, in turn, blasts several key bipartisan provisions of potential postal overhaul legislation.

Management

Biden Tells Public Servants They Are the 'Lifeblood of Democracy’

Former VP implores current civil servants to inspire the next generation.

Management

Nine Major Agency Reform Proposals in Trump's 2020 Budget

Hiring surges, eliminated offices and more in the White House's latest budget blueprint.

Management

See How Your Agency Would Fare Under Trump's 2020 Budget

The White House proposed drastic cuts to non-defense agencies.

Pay & Benefits

Trump Proposes Civilian Pay Freeze for Second Consecutive Year

President's budget includes 3.1 percent increase for military personnel, but only targeted bonuses for select civilians.