Management
Congress Votes to Extend Troubled VA Private Care Program
Some see bill as a fix, while others view it as a stopgap.
Pay & Benefits
DHS Secretary Promises 'Better Pay Systems, Better Benefits'
John Kelly also dilutes several key Trump proposals, including the wall.
Management
Few Details Emerge on Trump's Workforce Attrition Plan, but Past Proposals May Offer Clues
Former officials overseeing attrition initiatives question the tactic's utility.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Donates First Three Months of Salary to Federal Agency
Donation would do little to offset his proposed budget cuts.
Management
Citing Porn Watcher, VA Secretary Begs Congress for More Firing Authority
VA wants to immediately terminate employee it says was watching porn while with a patient.
Management
Trump Begins Naming Lower Level Management Nominees
The administration is still well behind Obama’s pace, but it is catching up with other predecessors.
Management
Should Federal Police Take Their Service Guns Home With Them?
Most are allowed, but some are calling for the policy to be expanded.
Management
Deal to Avoid Shutdown Isn't Likely to Include Trump's Proposed 2017 Cuts
Congress looks to avoid another CR; White House won’t say if it will demand wall funding.
Management
Trump Instructs Federal Agencies to Stop Considering Climate Change
President reverses Obama's efforts to make the government more green.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Agencies Are Spending More on Employees Conducting Union Activities
Justice, Homeland Security see biggest spikes in official time usage.
Management
Trump Pledges New Office to Bring Business Innovation to Government Operations
Several elements mirror previous presidential efforts.
Pay & Benefits
With Potential 2017 Cuts Looming, OPM Updates Furlough and RIF Guidance
Budget experts say furloughs are likely this year if Congress enacts Trump’s proposed spending levels.
Management
Lawmakers, Officials Agree Being Alive Shouldn’t Be Sole Factor for Defense Promotions
Senators pledge bipartisan legislation reforming the civilian personnel system.
Management
Postal Service Asks Its Regulator to Stop Regulating Its Prices
Detractors say third-party must shield consumers from government-protected monopoly.
Management
Trump Fans and Critics Alike Question the Proposed Hiring Surge at Homeland Security
Senators and unions cast doubt on the plan’s feasibility and necessity.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker Looks to Expedite Federal Firings, Demotions and Pay Cuts
Bill would allow for one level of appeal.
Oversight
Supreme Court Limits Who Can Be Appointed as an Acting Agency Leader
Ruling could bring into question decisions made at OPM during Obama administration.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Managers Still Think Teleworkers Perform Worse, Report Finds
Some supervisors remain reluctant to fully adopt telework initiatives.
Management
The 10 Largest Programs on Trump’s Chopping Block
Thousands of federal employees could see their jobs functions eliminated.
Management