Dear Bureaucrat, how can I work with and around my agency’s useless computer system? Your problem is common: a system is bought, paid for and officially a successful implementation, it just doesn’t do what the workers need. But there are ways to automate tasks in your job that official IT ignores. By: David S. Reed April 9
Dear Bureaucrat, how can I get the recognition I deserve? There are strategies you can implement when you feel your boss doesn't appreciate you. By: David S. Reed April 4
Dear Bureaucrat, should I get a graduate degree to move ahead in my career? It makes sense to pursue a degree, but you face three decisions. By: David S. Reed March 21
Dear Bureaucrat, my job wants me to lie The pressure to certify something you cannot know is more than an affront to your personal ethics. It is an excuse for your agency to not apply real controls that would prevent unnecessary purchases. By: David S. Reed March 7
Postponed or deferred When you apply for retirement can impact your annuity. Here are some things to consider. By: Reg Jones October 24, 2018
What’s Up on the Hill 2018 Congress is back in session and, as usual, the members have introduced a flurry of bills, some of which would affect federal employees and retirees if they were passed and signed into law. By: Reg Jones April 27, 2018
The Pentagon’s acquisition office is gone. Here’s what the next 120 days bring. The Pentagon has officially split its acquisition, technology and logistics office into two units. Now comes the hard part. By: Aaron Mehta January 31, 2018
Congress makes sure feds get paid for shutdown Federal workers are set to get back pay for the shutdown because legislation to reopen the government contained language to guarantee it. January 23, 2018
Troops will get paid this week despite shutdown The Jan. 26 paychecks will go out. After that, troops may have problems. By: Leo Shane III and Tara Copp January 22, 2018
Here’s what a government shutdown could mean for GI Bill users A possible government shutdown could have major repercussions for active-duty service members and their families — but it likely wouldn’t be as dire for veterans who rely on education benefits to pay their bills. At least for now. By: Natalie Gross January 19, 2018
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