Pay & Benefits
TSP continues to gain ground in May
All funds are in the black for 2009, but many still are making up for a dismal end to 2008.
Oversight
Unions say recession is sparking federal sector organizing
Heavy workloads and economic uncertainty are prompting increased interest.
Pay & Benefits
OPM asks agencies to review use of some bonuses
Observer says slow economy might make incentive payments unnecessary.
Pay & Benefits
Nibbling at the Edges
Some agencies are finding ways to extend benefits to domestic partners, but governmentwide change will require congressional muscle.
Pay & Benefits
Administration will push for governmentwide pay for performance
OPM director John Berry vows to significantly overhaul federal pay, hiring and employee training.
Oversight
National Business Center launches electronic onboarding tool
HR management suite is designed to streamline processing and coordinate information across multiple systems.
Pay & Benefits
FDA promises broad review of bonus programs
Probe will cover all forms of bonus compensation, including gift cards.
Oversight
House passes FAA reauthorization, Senate confirms new agency administrator
Industry groups and unions praise progress on aviation issues, but sound notes of caution.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers unveil bipartisan domestic partner benefits bills
Advocates say allowing partners of federal employees to enroll in health and other programs is a key recruitment and retention tool.
Pay & Benefits
Federal telework, hiring bills advance
Senate panel approves legislation expanding telework for employees and making it easier for agencies to rehire federal retirees.
Defense
Air Force wants to retire aging jets early
Cost savings and 4,000 positions would be redirected to more urgent requirements.
Pay & Benefits
OMB to use workplace rankings in 2011 budget process
Nuclear Regulatory Commission stays at the front of the pack for large agencies.
Oversight
Defense personnel security clearance information is incomplete, GAO says
Pentagon and OPM have reduced processing times, but took four months to vet nearly 40 percent of initial security clearances in fiscal 2008.
Oversight
Maryland congressman’s background shapes his approach to public service
Democratic Rep. John Sarbanes weighs in on the administration’s attitude toward management reform, and congressional efforts to improve government.
Defense
GAO: Defense must make cultural, procedural changes to NSPS
Watchdog agency says moving too quickly on pay-for-performance systems undermines their credibility.
Pay & Benefits
TSP to debut Web site makeover in the fall
Overhaul will make it easier to track transactions online and transfer money among funds.
Pay & Benefits