Management
House Democrat seeks limits on agencies’ personnel freedom
A Democratic lawmaker is pushing for limits on federal agencies that want to change their personnel systems.
Defense
Lawmaker seeks delay on Defense personnel reform vote
The ranking member of the House Government Reform Committee is urging committee leaders to delay voting on the Defense Department’s recently unveiled proposal for a new civilian personnel system.
Pay & Benefits
Location, location
Changes to locality pay areas may remain at a standstill while OMB assesses new census information.
Management
Civil rights advocate sues EEOC
The leader of a federal employee anti-discrimination group recently filed a $900,000 lawsuit against the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission in federal court, alleging the agency allows biased judges to preside over hearings.
Management
Manager of NASA space shuttle program resigns
The manager of NASA’s space shuttle program announced his resignation Wednesday, saying he had decided to leave the post before the Feb. 1 Columbia tragedy.
Management
IRS is human resources reform model, scholars say
Government executives looking to reform their hiring, performance management and other human resources programs should check out the Internal Revenue Service, a new report says.
Defense