Management
White House Digs In on Wall Demand, Aims for ‘Painless’ Shutdown
Officials said furlough estimates were “fluid” as agencies aim to maximize use of carry-over funds.
Management
Partial Government Shutdown Guaranteed, as Congress Calls it a Night
Despite a late effort to jumpstart negotiations, nine departments and several independent agencies will shutter at midnight.
Pay & Benefits
Pay, Shutdown Procedures Complicated by Impending Holidays
The Office of Management and Budget issued special guidance in preparation for a partial lapse of appropriations beginning Friday night.
Management
House Approves Spending Bill With Wall Funding, Shutdown Prospects Remain Murky
Senate Democrats have vowed to block the measure, leaving little time for new negotiations.
Management
Trump Says He Won’t Sign Spending Bill, Heightening Shutdown Fears
Office of Management and Budget has instructed agencies to begin informing employees of whether they will be furloughed.
Management
Lawmakers Scramble Unsuccessfully to Include Federal Pay Raise in Senate Spending Package
The two-month continuing resolution the Senate passed late Wednesday did not include a pay hike.
Pay & Benefits
A Guide to Pay and Benefits During A Shutdown
Although lawmakers are set to consider a two-month continuing resolution to keep agencies open, a shutdown is still possible.
Pay & Benefits
Shutdown-Averting Bill Could Doom 2019 Pay Raise for Feds, At Least for Now
Proposed continuing resolution funding federal agencies until February would be “clean,” making it likely President Trump’s plan to freeze federal civilian employee pay would move forward.
Management
Senate Republicans Prepare Two-Month CR to Avert Shutdown
Bill would keep unfunded agencies open until February.
Management
White House Punts on Shutdown Specifics, Puts Onus on Senate
Press secretary had suggested Trump would back down from his demand for $5 billion in border wall funding, but Democrats rejected the latest offer from Republicans.
Management
With Four Days Until Deadline, Agencies Begin Shutdown Preparations
The Office of Management and Budget led a required call with agency officials last week.
Management
HHS Proposes Substantial Limits on Telework
The department and union officials have until Dec. 15 to reach accord before an independent panel imposes terms for a new collective bargaining agreement.
Pay & Benefits
As Spending Talks Break Down, a Pay Raise for Feds Hangs in the Balance
Lawmakers continue to negotiate how to include a 1.9 percent increase for civilian employees in a shutdown-averting bill.
Pay & Benefits
What You Need to Know If You Already Scheduled Leave and Your Agency Shuts Down
A primer for feds planning end-of-year vacations.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement Overpayments, TSP Hardship Withdrawals and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Management
NASA Continues Its Reign Atop Best Places to Work in Government
Partnership for Public Service notes “sharp drop” in several factors affecting federal employee satisfaction.
Management
Court Lacks Jurisdiction Over Trump’s Workforce Orders, Justice Lawyers Argue
The administration says only the Federal Labor Relations Authority can review unions’ legal challenge. But the president has failed to nominate a general counsel, rendering it unable to function.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employees Continue to Retire in Greater Numbers Than in Previous Years
The Office of Personnel Management has managed to keep the claims backlog in check, despite the increase. Separately, OPM clarifies hiring preference for Gold Star fathers.
Oversight
IG Criticism of GSA Management Raises Questions About Agency's Ability to Take on OPM Functions
Trump administration reorganization plan calls for GSA to assume retirement services, health care and other HR responsibilities.
Management