Oversight
Bill Granting GAO More Power Passes House Panel
Legislation would give the comptroller general new investigative and audit authorities.
Defense
Pentagon to Begin Sending Furlough Notices on Friday
A very few Defense civilians are exempt from mandatory unpaid leave.
Tech
Nearly 250 Employees Opt to Leave Lockheed’s IT Unit
Voluntary layoffs are part of 'ongoing affordability initiative.'
Defense
Senators Seek to Protect Military Tuition Assistance Program
N.C. Democrat says budget cuts cannot come “on the backs of service members.”
Defense
Military Services Start to Outline Furlough Exemptions
Army officials expect guidance coming in the coming week, spokesman says.
Defense
Arlington National Cemetery Civilians Exempted From Furloughs
Budget cuts still hurt cemetery operations and investment, lawmakers told.
Management
GSA Exec Dismissed During Spending Scandal Gets His Job Back
MSPB rules Paul Prouty was wrongfully dismissed, orders back pay.
Defense
Defense Furloughs Could Start in Late April, Comptroller says
Pentagon is currently reviewing civilian positions for possible exemptions.
Pay & Benefits
Union Challenges HUD’s Planned Sequestration Furloughs, Closures
Department aims to shutter doors while all 9,000-plus employees take unpaid leave.
Management
Labor Department Sends 4,700 Furlough Notices
Department still looking for alternative “efficiencies and economies,” spokesman tells Federal Times.
Defense
Army Finds Major Flaws in Mental Health Care and PTSD Treatment
'Sheer number of changes this report recommends is indicative of the size and scope of the problem,' senator says.
Pay & Benefits
Customs and Border Protection Sends Thousands of Furlough Notices
Full-time employees will have no more than 14 days of unpaid leave, starting April 21.
Defense
Budget Cuts Should Not Compromise Safety, Naval Officers Told
Suspend operations if it will prevent mishaps, Fleet Forces Command chief says.
Management
D.C. Mayor Pitches Anacostia Site for FBI Headquarters
New building could be part of mixed-use development, Gray says.
Defense
Pentagon Releases Further Sequestration Guidance
Support for congressional travel, Blue Angels shows and tuition assistance to face the budget axe.
Defense
Furloughs Threaten Military School Teachers, Commissaries
The Pentagon is struggling to maintain accredited school year, spokesman says.
Management
Pentagon Warns Governors of Sequestration’s Impact on States
Virginia letter outlines $661 million payroll cut, as well as Army and Navy program cuts.
Pay & Benefits
Thousands at GSA Eligible for Back Pay
Union and agency officials reach $30 million settlement on overtime pay.
Management
Managers Coalition to Lawmakers: Not All Conferences Are Bad
Group argues that events are necessary for networking, educational opportunities.
Management