Management

How to drive collaboration among federal agency software developers

Many government organizations are missing out on the benefits of purpose-built collaboration

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Office of Personnel Management staff page drops Glenn as agency CFO

A watchdog investigated Douglas Glenn over claims of misconduct while working at the Department of Defense.

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Congress

Bill seeks to build on skills-based hiring in federal sector

The measure builds on guidance from the Trump administration, which urged agencies to meet employment needs through non-traditional methods.

Advanced analytics key to fighting unemployment insurance fraud

The Labor Dept. inspector general estimates that fraudsters may have stolen $45.6 billion from the unemployment insurance program during the pandemic.

3 days ago

White House names latest pick to lead veterans benefits operations

If confirmed, the move will give VA confirmed officials in its top leadership spots for the first time since early 2017.

3 days ago

A decade later, victory for foreign service workers with disabilities

A years-long battle to change medical clearances at the Foreign Service results in a win for more inclusive policy.

3 days ago

Debt ceiling: 2011 showdown leaves lessons for Biden, GOP

The Treasury Department has notified Congress that it’s time to again raise the nation’s debt ceiling, now at $31 trillion.

3 days ago

House probes OPM over spending on federal health benefits program

A lack of consistent and enforced checks on eligibility have left the program vulnerable, GAO said.

3 days ago

No retroactive benefits for veterans past deadline, Supreme Court says

Current law states that veterans must file paperwork in that one-year window to backdate payouts to that military separation date.

4 days ago

The Treasury Building is viewed in Washington, May 4, 2021. The U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on a group of individuals, firms and vessels connected to an oil smuggling outfit said to benefit the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Treasury Department now taking ‘extraordinary measures’ on debt

The TSP previously assured the public that “G Fund investors remain fully protected and G Fund earnings are fully guaranteed by the federal government.”

8 days ago

The Oath of Office is projected on a screen behind an ROTC cadet as he takes the Oath at Clemson University, May 11, 2022.

Dear newbie: Federal leaders share advice for incoming appointees

Starting a new role in the middle of a president’s term can be particularly tough for new appointees. This advice can help.

8 days ago

Why a ban on abortion is always included in annual funding bills

In the end, at some point during closed-door negotiations, Hyde passed during final conference around the 2023 omnibus.

8 days ago

Three ways to build on DISA’s strong data strategy

DISA’s IPlan is a solid step forward for guiding internal data practices, providing insights and goals to reduce data silos.

9 days ago

Federal workers seek protections from sexual misconduct at prison

BOP corrections staff say these cases exacerbate longstanding understaffing problems.

9 days ago

White House memo establishes labor advisers on federal contracts

The goal is for labor advisers to help agencies avoid employment violations.

10 days ago

On Friday the 13th, debt ceiling looms. What fed retirees should know

Those measures include divesting some payments, such as contributions to federal employees’ retirement plans.

14 days ago

The Capitol in Washington, D.C., is seen Nov. 4, 2022.

Fears of the next government shutdown loom months ahead of deadline

Comments from Republican House leaders on their fiscal priorities have prompted concerns that a budget deal may be more difficult than ever.

2 weeks ago

How a Republican-run House could affect federal teleworking

Since pandemic-era restrictions loosened, Republicans have expressed concerns about long-term teleworking.

2 weeks ago

Processing delays persist heading into peak winter retirement season

For the fourth-straight month now, overall inventory of applications waiting to be processed has decreased.

2 weeks ago

What the Secure 2.0 Act means for your federal retirement planning

The Secure 2.0 Act passed as part of the $1.7 trillion 2023 omnibus spending bill on Dec. 29.

2 weeks ago

The latest news on program and project management policies and best practices, HR developments, budgets and pay and benefits -- everything you need to know about federal operations.

Many government organizations are missing out on the benefits of purpose-built collaboration

A watchdog investigated Douglas Glenn over claims of misconduct while working at the Department of Defense.

The measure builds on guidance from the Trump administration, which urged agencies to meet employment needs through non-traditional methods.

The Labor Dept. inspector general estimates that fraudsters may have stolen $45.6 billion from the unemployment insurance program during the pandemic.

If confirmed, the move will give VA confirmed officials in its top leadership spots for the first time since early 2017.

A years-long battle to change medical clearances at the Foreign Service results in a win for more inclusive policy.

The Treasury Department has notified Congress that it’s time to again raise the nation’s debt ceiling, now at $31 trillion.

A lack of consistent and enforced checks on eligibility have left the program vulnerable, GAO said.

Current law states that veterans must file paperwork in that one-year window to backdate payouts to that military separation date.

The TSP previously assured the public that “G Fund investors remain fully protected and G Fund earnings are fully guaranteed by the federal government.”

Starting a new role in the middle of a president’s term can be particularly tough for new appointees. This advice can help.

In the end, at some point during closed-door negotiations, Hyde passed during final conference around the 2023 omnibus.

DISA’s IPlan is a solid step forward for guiding internal data practices, providing insights and goals to reduce data silos.

BOP corrections staff say these cases exacerbate longstanding understaffing problems.

The goal is for labor advisers to help agencies avoid employment violations.

Those measures include divesting some payments, such as contributions to federal employees’ retirement plans.

Comments from Republican House leaders on their fiscal priorities have prompted concerns that a budget deal may be more difficult than ever.

Since pandemic-era restrictions loosened, Republicans have expressed concerns about long-term teleworking.

For the fourth-straight month now, overall inventory of applications waiting to be processed has decreased.

The Secure 2.0 Act passed as part of the $1.7 trillion 2023 omnibus spending bill on Dec. 29.