Behind the Slogan: One Face At the Border Initiative Still Has Significant Weaknesses
A new report reveals that DHS’ One Face at the Border initiative, implemented in 2003, still has significant weaknesses that could undermine border security.
A new report reveals that DHS’ One Face at the Border initiative, implemented in 2003, still has significant weaknesses that could undermine border security.
When do time limits for filing for disability retirement begin to run? Can an employee obtain a disability retirement when he has not worked for the government for more than 20 years? A recent court decision addresses the timeliness and notification requirements of an unusual case.
The heads of executive departments and agencies were sent a memo recently reminding them they can use funds to directly subsidize licensed child care for lower income federal employees.
The TSP is a model retirement investment program. Some readers think if it is available to federal employees, it is too good to be true.
Six months after the previous general counsel of the FLRA vacated the position, President Bush nominated Colleen Duffy Kiko, of Virginia, to fill the position vacated last December by Peter Eide.
GSA Administrator Stephen A. Perry announced Wednesday that Barbara L. Shelton will serve as acting commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS).
Federal employees that have in the past abused the usage and intent of government purchase cards should be wary: a Senate committee just approved legislation that will crack down on government purchase card abuse.
Most readers prefer to keep the current civil service structure and prefer a pay system where everyone gets the same basic pay raise.
OPM said it will give federal workers enrolled in the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program an additional two-and-a-half months to incur claims for the 2005 plan year and use their 2005 account balances – in effect extending the “use-it or lose it” rule by two-and-a-half months.
Pay parity is again the political mantra for this year’s debate on the annual pay raise for federal employees.