Pay & Benefits
New OPM Chief Takes First Action in Implementing Part of Largely Overturned Workforce EOs
Memo comes just days after White House ousted OPM director in favor of one of its own top officials.
Management
Behind the Trump Administration's 'Brutal' Decision to Remove Its Federal Personnel Chief
The former OPM director is said to have clashed with the administration over its agenda, leading to his ouster.
Management
Newly Enacted Reforms Will Change the Way the Federal Government Responds to Disasters
Emergency responders are "particularly excited" for changes they have been requesting for years.
Management
White House Replaces Federal Personnel Director in Surprise Shakeup
Margaret Weichert, the deputy director for management at the Office of Management and Budget, will serve as acting OPM director.
Management
Trump Administration Promises to Staff Up Police on Public Lands After Announcing Major Cuts
Decommissioning law enforcement personnel won't lead to job losses, agency says.
Management
OPM Calls on Agencies to Implement Coaching Programs for Employees
Coaches provide confidential format to assist in career development, OPM says.
Pay & Benefits
USPS Set to Run Out of Postal Retiree Health Care Funding in 12 Years
Options could include cutting benefits or increasing retirees’ share of premiums, GAO says.
Management
Surprise Inspection of ICE Facility Reveals Nooses in Cells, Improper Discipline
Facility has history of suicide attempts and poor medical care, IG says.
Management
VA Appeals Ruling That Could Force It to Rehire Fired Workers
Trump administration looks to reverse arbitrator's ruling; union will have until Oct. 24 to respond to VA's challenge.
Management
Trump Signs Spending Bill to Stave Off Shutdown Until December
Congress will face a new spending deadline of Dec. 7 for agencies that don't yet have full-year appropriations.
Management
Senate Panel Advances Measure to Give Trump Reorganization Authority, With Caveats
Each reorganization proposal would face an uphill climb to make its way into law.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Send Shutdown-Averting Spending Bill to Trump's Desk
The president has signaled he will sign it despite earlier criticism.
Pay & Benefits
From Fire Rescues to Preventing Crime, Letter Carriers Recognized for Heroic Actions
Ten mailmen and women earn awards for life-saving courage displayed on the job.
Management
Defense Is Not Meeting Requirements to Slash Headquarters Offices
The Pentagon cannot even provide a consistent figure for how much it has cut so far.
Management
ICE’s Expanded Use of Local Law Enforcement Came Without Adequate Planning or Resources
The agency has no way of knowing if the 287(g) program is actually helping enforce its mission, IG says.
Management
Why It Matters If Rod Rosenstein Resigns or Trump Fires Him
Trump has already faced one lawsuit for allegedly violating the federal vacancies law.
Pay & Benefits
Contract Expires for 200K Postal Workers, Negotiations Extended a Month
APWU says it will not agree to any more pay freezes or new tiers of lower-paid employees.
Management
Federal Science Agencies Launch New Policies to Root Out ‘Pervasive Culture of Sexual Harassment’
The problem prompted a congressional hearing earlier this year.
Management
Dozens of Senators From Both Parties Push Measure to Block Trump's USPS Privatization Plan
Senators join 190 House members in opposing the proposal.
Pay & Benefits