Management
Spying on Feds, Putting IRS Agents at the Border and Other Ideas From Presidential Hopefuls
A roundup of proposals from the campaign trail for reforming the federal workforce.
Pay & Benefits
Every Current Federal Employee and Retiree’s Personal Info Was Compromised in Hack, Union Says
Social Security numbers were unencrypted and part of hacked data, AFGE says.
Defense
Why Credit Monitoring Fails to Address the Real Threat Facing Hacked Feds
State-sponsored breach was probably never about financial information, experts say.
Defense
Secret Service Places Dozens of Uncleared Agents at Sensitive Posts
Expedited hiring efforts caused embattled agency to ignore security protocols.
Oversight
OPM Leaves Lawmakers Searching for Answers on Hack
Senator wants to know how the agency will pay for insurance for affected feds.
Management
Previously Concealed Misconduct Will Soon Become Public for Some Feds
New reports will 'flush out of the shadows' wasteful federal employees, senator says.
Pay & Benefits
Expect a Fight From Federal Employee Groups Over OPM Hack Response
Agencies must bargain next steps with labor groups, according to recent labor board decision.
Management
Postal Service Cannot Keep Emergency Price Hike Forever, Court Rules
Lingering effects of the recession are “the new normal” for USPS, court finds.
Management
Why a Rick Perry Presidency Could Send Some Feds to a ‘God-Awful Place’
The former Texas governor joins a growing Republican 2016 presidential field.
Oversight
Four-Year Pay Freeze, Workforce Cuts and Other Ideas From New Presidential Contenders
Three Republicans and two Democrats join crowded 2016 field with their own ideas for changing government.
Oversight
Top Republican: Fire More Feds and Shrink the Workforce, But Pay Higher Salaries
Oversight chairman says panel should focus less on making headlines, more on reforming government.
Pay & Benefits
New Locality Pay Areas Will Give 102K Feds a Raise
Also, most existing locality regions would increase in size under new rule.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Seeks to Curb Use of 'Often' Abused Paid Administrative Leave
Agency heads must now adhere to uniform reporting standards on the practice.
Oversight
One Presidential Contender Fixates on Porn-Watching Feds
Republican Carly Fiorina has brought up the issue often on the campaign trail.
Oversight
Furloughed Feds Deserve Guns, Not Extra Pay, Lawmakers Say
Congress looks to set priorities for federal employees who won't be working in the event of another shutdown.
Management
The Federal Government Is Unprepared for a Large-Scale Animal Disease Outbreak
Feds are looking to boost hiring efforts for veterinarians.
Pay & Benefits
Tens of Thousands of Feds to Receive Significant Pay Raise Next Year
Thirteen cities will soon receive their own locality pay designations.
Management
USPS Suspends Remaining Facility Closures Scheduled for 2015
Postal Service says consolidations will not resume until 2016, and were put on hold to ensure smooth service.
Oversight
Agencies That Stand to Lose the Most Under Senate Spending Plan
Appropriators would cut $71 billion in discretionary spending in fiscal 2016.
Management