DOL Pay Freeze Dropped from Senate Spending Bill
A proposal to freeze pay for Labor Department employees was left out of a recently passed spending bill.
Author: Ian Smith
IRS Changing Format of Tax Transcripts
The IRS announced it is changing the format of tax transcripts in an effort to protect taxpayers’ personal data.
GAO: Pruitt Didn’t Break Law by Appearing in Beef Association Video
A GAO decision concludes that the EPA’s former administrator did not break the law when he appeared in a beef association video.
Lawmakers Want Investigation of Air Marshal Service After Allegations of Racial Profiling
Some lawmakers want an investigation of the TSA’s Federal Air Marshal Service after a report alleging racial profiling by a supervisor.
NLRB Offering Early Retirement
The National Labor Relations Board has announced it will begin offering early retirement to some federal employees.
Senator Proposes Pay Freeze for DOL Employees
One Senator recently proposed a freeze on pay raises for federal employees at the Labor Department.
VA Takes Action to Restrict Collective Bargaining and Official Time
The VA is clamping down on unions’ use of collective bargaining in some situations.
IRS Encourages Taxpayers to Do a ‘Paycheck Checkup’
The IRS is advising taxpayers to verify their paycheck withholding amounts to ensure they don’t end up with a big refund next year.
Report Suggests Improvements for Handling Federal Employee Misconduct
GAO takes a look at federal employee misconduct and ways agencies can improve how they handle it.
How Much is $100 Worth in Your State?
A new report shows the spending power of $100 in each of the 50 states.
