GSA Releases FY 2019 Per Diem Rates
Federal employees who travel for work will see a small increase in their per diem rates for the 2019 fiscal year.
Author: Ian Smith
VA Announces Leadership Changes
The VA announced four key leadership changes that will soon take effect at the agency.
USDA Plans to Move Hundreds of Federal Employees Out of Washington, DC
The Agriculture Department announced plans to move several hundred of its employees outside of Washington, DC.
OPM Encourages Use of Workplace Flexibilities During Upcoming Metro Work
OPM is encouraging the use of workplace flexibilities for an upcoming Metro construction project.
IRS Employee Pleads Guilty to Identity Theft of Taxpayers
An Atlanta IRS employee has pleaded guilty for her role in a stolen identity refund fraud scheme.
Border Patrol Has a New Chief
The U.S. Border Patrol has named its first female chief to lead the agency.
Postal Service Only Loses $1.5 Billion in Q3
Although it continues to suffer large net losses, the Postal Service showed some improvements in its finances for the 2018 third quarter.
Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft of Funds from Two Federal Agencies
A Massachusetts woman has pleaded guilty to stealing a substantial sum of VA and Social Security benefits.
Legislation Reintroduced to Reform TSA’s Transgender Passenger Screening Process
One lawmaker is making a second attempt to push the TSA to develop gender neutral screening procedures at airports.
DoD Bans Geolocation Apps and Devices in Deployed Areas
The Defense Department has banned geolocation services on devices in designated operational areas citing a security risk.
