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DoD Overpaid Remote Workers Due to Recordkeeping Errors, Report Finds

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 29, 2026 8:15 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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An IG report found that DoD was improperly paying some employees working remotely due to a lack of oversight.

OPM to Sunset Federal Academic Alliance in January 2026

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 3, 2025 11:56 AM Categories Human Resources, Agency News Leave a comment
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OPM has announced it is terminating the Federal Academic Alliance tuition discount program which began just over a decade ago.

More Federal Employees Awarded Bonuses After the Government Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 21, 2025 12:02 PM | Updated: Nov 29, 2025 2:46 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Some FAA employees are getting bonuses for their work during the recent government shutdown.

USPS Loses $9 Billion in FY 2025

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 14, 2025 4:58 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

USPS reported a net loss of $9 billion in fiscal year 2025 on total revenue of $80.5 billion.

Good News for Federal Employees With MSPB Appeals

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Nov 14, 2025 12:23 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A quorum has been reestablished at MSPB which will help the agency address the case backlog of pending petitions.

Do Federal Workers Have MSPB Rights During a Layoff as a Result of a Government Shutdown?

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Oct 7, 2025 3:05 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

What does the government shutdown mean for MSPB claims?

FLRA Realignment Highlights Sharp Shift in Federal Labor Relations

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 3, 2025 11:45 AM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment
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FLRA closes Chicago office, scraps ADR unit, and updates jurisdictions under an executive order, marking a major shift in federal labor relations and union power.

VA Terminates Most Union Contracts Citing Saving “Millions” and 750,000 Hours Per Year on Union Activity

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 8, 2025 6:22 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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The VA has terminated union agreements, savings millions of dollars and over 700k work hours spent on union activity each year. Here is the rationale and where legal challenges stand.

OPM Officially Ends the “Five Things” Email Initiative for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 6, 2025 11:31 AM | Updated: Aug 8, 2025 9:13 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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OPM has ended the controversial “five things” weekly emails for federal employees.

USDA Reorganization Plan Would Slash Washington Staff by Over 50%

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 29, 2025 7:25 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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USDA has announced a plan to cut 50% of its DC area staff in an effort to improve efficiency, cut costs, and better serve rural communities.

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