Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker: Every Agency Could Easily Find at Least 5% of Fat to Trim
Somewhere there's always a fed "doing something stupid," House oversight chairman says.
Management
TSA Workers to Vote on New Contract, but Several Key Issues Heading to Arbitration
The two sides avoided a contract lapse just before the deadline.
Management
Three Federal Agencies Have Closed Offices in Oregon Over Employee Safety Concerns
Non-teleworking federal workers are on indefinite paid leave.
Pay & Benefits
The Pentagon Is Moving 13,000 Civilians Out of the GS System This Year
Reforms would give managers more flexibility in controlling workforce, officials say.
Management
White House: No Federal Employees in Danger in Militia Standoff
Federal facility in Oregon remains closed.
News
Americans' Biggest Problem in 2015? Government
About one in six Americans identified government as their top concern last year.
Pay & Benefits
Some Agencies Directed to Consider Temporary Employees for Permanent Promotions
OPM issues guidance for 2015 hiring reform law.
Defense
How the Justice Department Uses Historians to Prosecute War Criminals
A small office in DoJ seeks to root out human rights violators hiding in the United States.
Management
Curbing Unions, ‘Rolling Heads’ at Agencies and More From the Campaign Trail
One presidential candidate touted his plan to cut the federal workforce by 15 percent.
Oversight
Secret Service Agent's Gun, Badge Stolen From Vehicle
An encrypted flash drive was also taken.
Pay & Benefits
Hourly Federal Employees Will Receive a Pay Raise Too
Omnibus caps blue-collar feds' pay bump at same rate GS workers will receive.
Management
SES No Longer Accomplishing Its Stated Purpose, Report Finds
Federal agencies should renew their commitments to making top leaders good managers, report says.
Oversight
Senate Passes Measure to Crack Down on Feds’ Charge Card Abuse
GSA would monitor all charge card purchases.
Management
Winners and Losers in the Omnibus Spending Bill
Shutdown-averting deal treats some agencies better than others.
Pay & Benefits
Spending Deal Keeps Feds, Troops on Track for 1.3 Percent Raise
A separate part of the agreement would nearly double the subsidy for transit-riding feds.
Management
Here's Everything Federal Employees Need to Know From Tuesday's Republican Debates
Dealing with bureaucracies, hiring new feds and more.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Likely to Receive First Mass Transit Benefit Boost in Two Years
Expected provision in tax package would nearly double subsidy for public transportation riders.
Oversight
USPS Looking for Ways to Sell Its $3.6B Brand to Boost Revenue
Inspector general thinks the trusted Postal Service can better leverage its name.
Management
As Congress Pushes Back Deadline, Agencies and White House Start Shutdown Prep
All sides say funding lapse can be avoided, but agencies plan for worst-case scenario.
Pay & Benefits