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Whistleblower Complaint Reveals Flaws in Assessing Harmful Tobacco Products

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDecember 19, 2022 7:00 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A whistleblower complaint led to an investigation and changes in how the FDA evaluates the use of some tobacco products.

USPS Reports Both a Loss and a Gain in FY 2022 Financial Results

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 10, 2022 2:41 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The financial impact of the Postal Service Reform Act skewed the 2022 USPS financial results. Inflation also continues to weigh heavily on the agency.

How Many Agencies Were Working to Implement Schedule F Before It Was Revoked?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSeptember 30, 2022 9:38 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A new GAO report details how many agencies planned to implement Schedule F before it was revoked.

VA to Begin Offering Abortions in Certain Cases

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSeptember 2, 2022 3:11 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

For the first time in the agency’s history, the VA will begin offering abortion services in certain cases, even in states where it is not legal.

David Jones Resigns from FRTIB

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSeptember 1, 2022 4:28 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

One of the Board members on the FRTIB has resigned effective later this month. The agency will still continue to operate as normal.

Rising 2022 Inflation Adds to USPS Q3 Losses

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAugust 10, 2022 12:18 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Despite aid from the Postal Service Reform Act, USPS 2022 third quarter financial performance was strained due to rising 2022 inflation.

Should Federal Agencies Go Vegetarian?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJuly 28, 2022 12:19 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A group of House lawmakers want all federal facilities to be “strongly encouraged” by the White House to start serving vegetarian food options.

Software Flaw Results in $472 Million Worth of Uncollected Debts Owed to Numerous Federal Agencies

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJuly 20, 2022 5:00 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A whistleblower report identified almost half a billion dollars in debts owed to over 28 federal agencies that was caused by a software problem.

Which Agencies are the “Best Places to Work” in 2021?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJuly 13, 2022 6:05 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Which agencies are rated as the “best places to work” by federal employees in 2021?

CBP Finds No Evidence of Whipping Migrants, But Says Agents Acted Inappropriately

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJuly 8, 2022 6:43 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

An investigation found that Border Patrol agents on horseback did not whip migrants, but disciplinary action has been proposed for inappropriate behavior on the part of some agents.

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