News
Federal Pay Reform: The More Things Change…
When it comes to commissions, studies and recommendations, everything old is new again.
News
The First Great Career Civil Servant
During Public Service Recognition Week, it’s worth taking note of Charles Lyman’s accomplishments.
Workforce
Trump Lauds Government Employees in Kickoff to Public Service Recognition Week
They "ensure government works for the American people," he said.
News
GovExec at 50: The Dawn of Hollow Government
A look back at one of our most influential stories.
News
Nominations Open for New Government Leadership Awards
We'll be naming an all-star team of officials who have gone above and beyond to serve the American people.
Management
The President’s Oddly Specific Lies About How He’s Managing Government
Trump has laid claim to issuing orders and taking actions that never occurred.
News
Yay! We’re Back to Traditional Dysfunctional Spending Negotiations
A guide to the stages of budget brinksmanship.
Management
Senate Passes Back Pay Bill for Furloughed Feds, Trump Says He Will Sign It
Move is aimed at “easing anxiety” among affected employees.
Management
Trump: Most Furloughed Employees Are Democrats
President offers no evidence for his assertion.
News
Trump’s Estimate of Joint Chiefs Chairman’s Pay Was Only Off By $4.8 Million
President says the country’s top military officer should get a raise.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Retirees to Receive Biggest COLA Boost in Years
CSRS retirees will get 2.8 percent increase.
News
Can You Tell the Difference Between the Trump and Obama Management Agendas?
See how you do on this pop quiz.
News
Prez to Press: Is Reorganizing Government ‘Extraordinarily Boring’?
Trump gives the media the opportunity to opt out of viewing a briefing on the administration’s plan to overhaul the bureaucracy.
News
A ‘Bureau’-cratic Debate Over an Agency’s Official Name
Mick Mulvaney says the CFPB is really the BCFP.
News
How Come FBI’s McCabe Gets to Take Leave Before Retiring?
Ordinarily, that’s a no-no for civilian federal employees.
News
Trump Continues to Insist He’ll Never Fill Some Top Government Jobs
“I’m the only one that matters” when it comes to policy decisions, president says.
News
Trump to Cabinet: I’m Cutting Your Budgets, But Expect ‘Lots of Heart’
All departments must fight for spending reductions, president says.
Management