Trump claims big jump in VA trust scores, but data shows modest gains
Patient satisfaction rates have improved steadily at VA in recent years, but Trump insists his changes have reformed the entire department.
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VA cancels plans for employee satisfaction survey this year
VA has conducted a poll of federal employees every year since 2006, but won't distrubute one this year amid multiple reforms to the workforce.
OPM authorities brought in more new feds than CARES Act
Some agencies authorized to make special hires under the CARES Act chose not to do so, according to a Government Accountability Office report.
Initial return to work plans did not match federal safety guidance
Return to work plans under the Trump administration were inconsistent across agencies and missing components laid out by the White House and CDC, according to the Government Accountability Office.
Immigration judges no longer evaluated on case quotas
The decision could influence the removal of similar requirements for other judges across the federal government.
Watchdogs call for protection of their temporary colleagues’ independence
Chair of the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency Alison Lerner said that current provisions for vacant posts, 'undermine the IG’s independence and stakeholders’ confidence.'
Federal labor nominees promise to tackle case backlog, understaffing
Fewer employees and a lack of top-level leadership resulted in cases piling up at the Federal Labor Relations Authority.
White House mandates more transparent union rights for feds
Vice President Kamala Harris led a roundtable with federal workers on the White House's initiative to keep bargaining unit employees better informed of their rights.
Draft appropriations bill would restart plans for new FBI headquarters
The current FBI headquarters has been determined to be insufficient for the agency's needs for the past decade.
OPM proposes expanding access to dental and vision insurance
Federal employees who work on a temporary basis and transitioning military retirees would have expanded options for accessing coverage.
Colin Powell, 84, dies of COVID-19 complications
The former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs was 84 years old.
