Oversight

See How Much Your Agency's Spending Would Increase Under the 2018 Omnibus

Almost every agency would see a boost under the deal reached by lawmakers on Wednesday evening.

Pay & Benefits

Trump Administration Targets Federal Compensation, Telework

A weekly roundup of federal pay and benefits news.

News

Seven Things Agencies Could Buy With Trump’s Donation to Treasury

The Trump Organization reportedly donated $151,000 to cover hotel profits from foreign visitors in a nod to ethics concerns.

Management

Agencies in Washington Area Close Friday Due to Wind Storm

Emergency employees and those scheduled to telework still expected to report.

Management

Third-Ranking VA Official Steps Down Over Altered Travel Records

Investigators said Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin’s chief of staff altered an email to obtain ethics officer’s approval for covering his wife’s travel costs.

Management

Washington-Area Agencies Open Under Two-Hour Delayed Arrival

Employees can also take unscheduled telework.

Management

The Agencies That Will Remain Open in the Initial Days of the Shutdown

OMB has ordered agencies to scour their budgets to see if they have the money to keep their doors open. Some have succeeded.

Management

D.C.-Area Agencies Open Two Hours Late

Employees also can opt to take unscheduled leave or telework.

Management

Senate Confirms Kirstjen Nielsen to Lead Homeland Security

Lawmakers late Tuesday also approved Emily Murphy to lead GSA.

Pay & Benefits

Trump Signs TSP Modernization Act Into Law

Participants in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement program will have more options for managing their investments.

Pay & Benefits

Bill Adding Flexibility to TSP Withdrawals Is Headed to Trump’s Desk

Changes have been long sought by TSP participants, but could still take up to two years to implement if the bill is signed into law.

Management

Agency Jobs Watch: Education Offers Buyouts and Early Retirement

Agency reform plans were finalized in September.

Management

HHS Secretary Resigns After Controversy Over Use of Private Charter Aircraft

Price had offered to reimburse taxpayers for the cost of his seat on the flights, but not for the full cost estimated at $400,000.

Oversight

HUD Chief Carson Didn’t Violate Hatch Act at Trump Rally, Watchdog Finds

Carson did not give permission to be introduced with his official title, nor did he hear the introduction, according to OSC.

Management

Feds Send Additional Inspectors to Florida Nuclear Power Plants

Office of Personnel Management authorizes emergency hiring authorities to agencies responding to Harvey and preparing for Irma.

Management

New Ebook: Government's Catch 22 Performance Problem

The case for civil service reform has never been stronger.

Pay & Benefits

Another Shutdown Watch, Potential RIFs, Rescinding Bonuses and More

A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.

Pay & Benefits

Budget Cuts, a Retirement Scam, the Latest on the 2018 Pay Raise, and More

A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.

Pay & Benefits

Looming Budget Cuts, New Education Benefits and More

A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.