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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Federal workers seek protections from sexual misconduct at prison
BOP corrections staff say these cases exacerbate longstanding understaffing problems.
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White House memo establishes labor advisers on federal contracts
The goal is for labor advisers to help agencies avoid employment violations.
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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.
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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.
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How a Republican-run House could affect federal teleworking
Since pandemic-era restrictions loosened, Republicans have expressed concerns about long-term teleworking.
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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.
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