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.
Oversight
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.
How OPM plans to sell federal employment to new workers
The federal government needs to attract a younger workforce to offset large numbers of impending retirements.
Agencies can enforce vaccinations as soon as Nov. 9
Federal employees that refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19 could face progressive disciplinary measures beginning in early November.
House passes bill to establish job codes for software and data work
The Office of Personnel Management would be required to update job classification standards to accommodate positions in software development, software engineering, data science and data management.
Shutdown averted; Congress approves stopgap budget plan
The budget extension came just a few hours before federal agencies would have been forced to shutter due to a lack of funding.
Feds get consistent vision and dental options for 2022
The Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program will offer the same number of plans for a less than one percent average cost increase.
Federal health insurance costs get a slight increase for 2022
Health insurance costs are likely to take up a slightly larger portion of feds' paychecks in 2022.
Why federal government shutdowns happen
Congressional failure to pass funding legislation before the start of a new fiscal year didn't always result in a shutdown of agency operations.
Why the government market for artificial intelligence technology is expanding
As government mission requirements grow, federal agencies are seeking ways to maximize the use of the vast data sets they collect and store.
GOP blocks bill to keep government going; new try ahead
In Monday night's vote, senators voted 50-48 against taking up the bill, well short of the 60 "yes" votes needed to proceed.
