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Which of Trump's nominees have been confirmed?
These individuals will hold huge sway in enacting the president's policies toward federal employees.
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Why Trump potentially sidestepping normal political appointee screening is raising concerns
The former president likely has the authority to take steps outlined by his team, but experts say they raise national security red flags.
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Federal employee appeals board has nearly eliminated the backlog built up during its five years without power
Agency workers who appealed adverse actions against them finally have resolution after waiting for years for a decision.
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A new Senate bill would make it easier to track appointees’ confirmation status
The Improving Senate Confirmation and Vacancy Oversight Act would create a publicly accessible dashboard to track the status of a president’s nominees to the 1,300 Senate-confirmed appointments across government.
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Both Harris and Trump are historically behind on presidential transition planning
GSA is beginning to provide office space and information technology support to the candidates, who have both just recently named the heads of their transition teams.
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The FLRA is nearly back at full strength following Senate confirmation vote
The Senate voted 55-37 to confirm Anne Wagner as the third member atop the Federal Labor Relations Authority, allowing the agency to consider controversial cases again for the first time in more than a year.
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State Department’s top ranks need more career staff, senators say
Lawmakers look to promote a more merit-based system for top diplomats.
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OPM reminds agencies of burrowing rules ahead of election season
All proposed appointments to career competitive service or Senior Executive Service positions must be reviewed by the federal government’s dedicated HR agency.
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Lawmakers look to ban foreign payments to senior feds
Top federal executives would not be able to "betray the public's trust" under Democratic bill.
Workforce
Watchdog agency to crack down on Hatch Act violators, including at the White House
An "escape hatch" for those improperly engaging in political activity will now close, Office of Special Counsel says.
Management
Shriver assumes acting OPM director role
The federal government’s dedicated HR agency will be led by its long time deputy director, following Director Kiran Ahuja’s resignation.
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Biden’s FLRA nominees move closer to Senate confirmation
Senators appeared poised Wednesday to advance the nominations of aspiring leaders in labor-relations.
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OPM Director will leave the Biden administration
Kiran Ahuja oversaw efforts to transform the federal government’s HR agency into a government-wide leader on human capital policy, issuing new policies governing interns, telework and civil service protections.
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The Biden administration has far less turnover than Trump. Does that impact agency performance?
The stability of Biden's cabinet and sub-cabinet is a marked departure from his predecessor.
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Key federal workforce agencies get confirmed leaders
Biden finally has confirmed heads at the primary civil service enforcement agencies.
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OPM offers data guidance to help inform new federal executives website
The recent guidance details how agencies are to collect and report data to the HR agency’s new public-facing website detailing the names, roles and pay levels of thousands of federal executives.
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Biden taps former cabinet secretary for USPS board
The appointment would assure the president's influence on the mailing agency's governing body.
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The Senate has too many appointees to confirm, and it's hurting agencies
There are too many layers of political officials requiring congressional approval, report finds.
Workforce
EPA has a new plan to protect career scientists, but some are questioning its efficacy
Solutions to concerns over accountability and reporting mechanisms are coming soon, EPA official says.
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