Oversight
Lawmakers, Procurement Experts Call Puerto Rico Power Contract a 'Travesty'
Several investigations already underway for $300 million contract that "raises every red flag in the book."
Pay & Benefits
OPM Finalizes Long-Desired Change to USPS Pensions
Agency has identified the change as key to putting the agency back on firm financial footing.
Oversight
House GOP Gauges Trump Team’s Interest in Expediting Firing Across Government
Conservative lawmakers will ask agency heads if they would like the authority already provided to VA.
Pay & Benefits
VA Secretary Asks Congress to Couple Hiring and Pay Reform With Private Care Expansion
Lawmakers generally agree on choice bill, but still must address funding offsets.
Management
House Votes to Ensure Lawmakers Can Oversee Homeland Security Reorganization
DHS condemns measure that would revoke secretary’s authority to make reforms unilaterally.
Management
Federal Agencies Deal With Sexual Misconduct Inconsistently
House GOP report says agencies are failing to provide a "protected working environment."
Management
Postal Service Asks Employees to Volunteer to Relocate to Puerto Rico
The agency will not provide any travel or lodging reimbursements.
Management
Congress, FBI Already Investigating Potential Abuse of Federal Funds in Puerto Rico's Disaster Response
The federal government has ramped up disaster oversight post-Katrina, but current allegations involve local mayors.
Management
Trump Administration’s Plan to Expand Private Care for Vets Sparks Fight Over VA's Future
Some stakeholders prepare for battle, while others take wait-and-see approach.
Oversight
DoJ Official Had Sex With 'Numerous' Women on Federal Property, Then Lied About It
Top U.S. Marshal employee snuck non-government individuals onto government property, investigators find.
Management
Lawmaker Launches Investigation Into SES Reassignments
Top oversight Democrat says Interior Department may have violated civil service laws.
Management
How Trump’s End to Obamacare Subsidies Increases the Threat of a Government Shutdown
White House also calls for Congress to cancel $5.6 billion in agency appropriations.
Management
Lawmakers Debate Bringing BRAC to VA Health Care Facilities
New bill would create commission to recommend facilities for closure.
Management
Federal Agencies Significantly Ramp Up California Wildfire Response
Federal personnel fighting fires in California tripled in a matter of days.
Pay & Benefits
House Approves Bill to Give Cost-Saving Feds $20,000 Bonuses
Measure would double current awards and give agency heads the authority to dole them out.
Oversight
Government's Ethics Watchdog Warns Trump Team to Improve Behavior
OGE director says he is "deeply concerned" about the messages agency leaders are sending to employees.
Management
Hundreds of Federal Personnel Aiding in Fighting California Wildfires
Despite fires in National Forests and across northern California, agencies say they have enough resources.
Management
House Authorizes Hiring Spree of 10,000 Feds
Measure would double Trump's request, while also authorizing the president's proposed border wall.
Management
FEMA Still Planning Additional Influx of Federal Personnel in Puerto Rico
The Trump administration currently has 14,000 military and federal employees supporting Maria recovery.
Pay & Benefits