Management

Moving Security Clearance Processing Out of OPM Won't Fix the Backlog

Although the expected order to move all background checks to the Pentagon will prevent duplicative efforts, positive effects may be limited.

Oversight

House Democrat Demands Information on Scrubbing of Obamacare Info from Medicare Website

Rep. Cummings suggests deletions without a public comment period may be illegal.

Pay & Benefits

Federal Retirement Claims Up Nearly 16 Percent So Far in 2018 Over the Same Period Last Year

Recent reports have shown that about one in seven federal workers is eligible to retire today, a rate that reaches as high as one in five at a few agencies.

Management

What Managers Want in Civil Service Reform

A letter to lawmakers highlights priorities including training and pay reform.

Pay & Benefits

Defense Bill Headed to Trump's Desk Restores Defense Long-Term Per Diem Rates

After years of failed efforts, lawmakers included a provision in the Defense authorization act to roll back a 2014 reduction in long-term travel reimbursements.

Pay & Benefits

Senate Approves Spending Package With Pay Raise, Setting Up Fight With House

Trump told Rush Limbaugh on Wednesday a government shutdown would be "a great campaign issue," further complicating the prospects for a spending bill.

Management

Labor Relations Authority Finding Provokes 'Preliminary Talks' Between Education, Union

American Federation of Government Employees examines alternate avenues to pursue complaints against management.

Oversight

FEMA Executive Ousted Over 'Deeply Disturbing' Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Administrator says the agency will revamp its harassment policies following an internal investigation.

Management

Senators: SSA Has Carried Workforce Executive Orders Too Far

Letter accuses officials of going far beyond mandates set forth by President Trump.

Pay & Benefits

House Democrats Introduce Legislation to Protect Telework at Agencies

Bill would prohibit policies to reduce telework like those announced for Education and Agriculture departments.

Pay & Benefits

Republican Lawmaker: 'It’s Long Past Time' for Federal Parental Paid Leave

Virginia congresswoman’s bill would provide 12 weeks paid leave to new parents, citing private sector practices.

Pay & Benefits

White House Opposes Senate Pay Raise Proposal

Office of Management and Budget again promotes proposed $1 billion inter-agency workforce fund instead.

Management

White House Dismisses Unions' Complaints Against Workforce Executive Orders as Premature

Legal brief filed ahead of Wednesday’s court hearing says the claims are "hypothetical," since OPM has not issued regulations to finish implementation of the orders.

Management

'Chaos' as VA Implements Executive Order Limiting Union Official Time

Union says provisions of the recent order have been enacted inconsistently, with little communication.

Oversight

Article Casts Doubt on the Legality of Trump's Administrative Law Judge EO

The move to give agencies greater latitude as they hire ALJs could be challenged under the Civil Service Reform Act, and agency implementation will need to follow the Administrative Procedures Act.

Management

Social Security Executives Force New Contract on Administrative Law Judge Union

The agency unilaterally implemented a new collective bargaining agreement, despite months remaining on the existing one.

Management

States to Feds: Enough With the Red Tape Already

Although companies and public sector organizations bemoan the time spent complying with federal rules, there are opportunities to improve the process, officials said.