Management
House Republicans Want to Eliminate Federal Election Assistance Agency
“The happiest people out there would be the hackers,” says a former official at the Justice Department’s Voting Section.
Management
Agencies Send Employees Guidance on Travel Ban Implementation
Officials promise "business as usual."
Pay & Benefits
Trump Administration Looks to Give Federal Employees Fewer Opioids
New rules will affect feds injured on the job.
Management
Federal Agencies Promise 'Professional, Organized' Implementation of Trump's Travel Ban
Agencies are collaborating, but many details are still unclear for Thursday’s roll out.
Management
Privatized Tax Debt Collection Again Sparks Firestorm
New program, like previous efforts, faces accusations of overly aggressive tactics.
Oversight
Supreme Court Rules on Civil Service Law
Court decides in favor of employee, against government.
Management
Trump Calls Civil Service Laws ‘Outdated’ in Signing VA Firing Reform
President says he still wants to "cherish" VA workers.
Management
Can Volunteers Save Federal Lands and Create a Hiring Pipeline for Agencies?
Lawmakers push for expansion of volunteer workforce for federal agencies.
Management
Senators Express Dismay Over VA’s Sudden Budget Shortfall
The department has put Congress in "yet another precarious situation," lawmakers say.
Management
OMB Needs Bigger Budget So It Can Cut Other Agencies, Director Says
Lawmakers chide Mulvaney for not applying his belt-tightening prescription internally.
Management
Interior Is Moving Forward With Buyouts, Leaves Door Open for RIFs
Lawmakers say workforce cuts are premature.
Management
House Approves Measure Seeking To Boost DHS Morale
DHS leaders claim morale is improving, but lawmaker says the Trump administration has added new pressure.
Pay & Benefits
EPA Wants 1,200 Employees to Accept Buy Outs, Early Outs
They will have a maximum of six weeks to accept an offer and leave the agency.
Management
Citing Uptick in Attacks, Senators Request Better Protection for ICE Officers
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle echo Trump administration concerns.
Management
Agency Leaders Backtrack From Some of Trump’s Proposed Budget Cuts
Officials say they'll work with Congress to save some programs Trump wants to eliminate.
Management
OMB Looks to Cut Agencies’ Workloads by Trimming Reporting Burden
Trump administration says many existing requirements are obsolete, redundant or unnecessary.
Management
Agencies Promise Efficiencies, but Not Workforce Cuts in Reorganization Plans
Leaders say they are gatherings thousands of reform proposals from the rank and file.
Management
Contracting Dispute Delays OPM's Background Investigations Processing
GAO says OPM made an award for support services unfairly.
Management
Major Civil Service Reform Bill Heads to Trump’s Desk
House follows Senate in passing measure to speed up the firing of VA employees.
Management