EPA Touts Success With Buyouts, Shrinking Workforce
The EPA has had success with shrinking the size of its workforce, and more staff reductions are likely on the way.
Author: Ian Smith
Lawmakers Worried Treasury Department Will Use New Tax Tables for Political Gain
Two lawmakers are worried that the Treasury Department will “unduly influence” tax withholding tables to skew the apparent benefits of the new tax law.
Senator Concerned About Possible ‘Burrowing In’ Situation Involving CFPB Deputy Director
Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) has expressed concerns about the appointment of the CFPB Deputy Director to her permanent career position.
OPM’s Retirement Backlog: Preparing for the Storm
OPM made a 25% reduction to its retirement claims backlog in December, just in time to deal with a likely onslaught of new applications.
DOJ Reverses its Marijuana Enforcement Policy
The Justice Department announced it is reversing an Obama-era policy on marijuana that had allowed the decision to regulate the drug to be left to the states.
Data Breach at DHS Affects Over 245,000 Federal Employees
The Department of Homeland Security announced a data breach that impacted over 245,000 current and former employees.
TSP Announces Its End of 2017 Processing Schedule
The TSP has posted its processing schedule to close out 2017 which includes when 1099 forms can be expected.
What Do Americans Think of Federal Agencies?
A new Gallup poll finds that Americans are showing greater overall satisfaction with some larger federal agencies.
2018 Federal Holidays
What paid holidays can federal employees expect in 2018? Here is the official list.
Compensation for Federal Workforce Costs the Government $1 Million Per Minute
What does it cost to pay America’s federal workforce? A new report takes an in-depth look at federal compensation.
