Trump Directs Agencies to Review Domestic Energy Burdens
President Trump has signed an executive order directing federal agencies to conduct a review of any actions that potentially hinder domestic energy resources.
Author: Ian Smith
$550 Million Scheme to Defraud SSA Leads to Guilty Plea
A Social Security disability lawyer recently pleaded guilty to a scheme designed to fraudulently obtain over $500 million in disability payments from the Social Security Administration.
OPM Releases ‘Reshaping’ Guidance for Agencies
OPM has released new guidance for agencies that may be undergoing “reshaping” changes, such as reductions in force.
OPM Releases Updated Guidance on Administrative Furloughs
Following the release of the White House’s budget proposal, OPM is apparently preparing agencies for the possibility of administrative furloughs as it has released updated guidance for agencies and employees.
Legislation Would Ban Bonuses for Some Federal Employees
New legislation would prohibit agencies from paying bonuses to federal employees who commit serious infractions under their agency’s code of conduct.
Trump’s VA Reform Plan Currently Running “Ahead of Schedule”
As a candidate for president, Donald Trump laid out a plan to reform the VA. He said recently this plan is moving forward “ahead of schedule.”
Legislation Aims to Make VA 100% Smoke-Free
New legislation would make all Veterans Health Administration facilities completely smoke free.
White House Asks Agencies to Limit What They Say About Budget Proposal
The Office of Management and Budget has asked federal agencies to limit their public comments about the president’s budget blueprint until the full budget is released later this spring.
Government Begins Borrowing from the G Fund to Offset Debt Ceiling
The Treasury Department is having to use “extraordinary measures” to offset hitting the debt ceiling, and that includes using money from the G Fund to help pay for government operations.
Legislation Would Provide Pay Parity for Wage Grade Federal Employees
Recently introduced legislation aims to provide pay parity between any raises given to General Schedule and Wage Grade federal employees.
