Scott Kupor Confirmed As OPM Director
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Agency News
Current news impacting federal agencies and the federal employees who work at them.
IG Report Reveals Lapses in OPM’s Telework Compliance
A recent OPM IG report found compliance problems with the agency’s telework and remote work programs during the prior fiscal year.
New Policy Could Offer Large Cash Bonuses to Federal Employees
OSC has established a new policy designed to incentivize whistleblowers to report waste or wrongdoing by encouraging agencies to offer cash rewards.
Legislation Reintroduced to Establish Inspector General for FRTIB
Legislation has been reintroduced to create an inspector general to oversee the FRTIB.
Legislation Introduced to Abolish TSA
Legislation has been introduced to eliminate the TSA in favor of private security screening operations.
Legislation Introduced to Close Department of Education
Legislation has been introduced to put President Trump’s Executive Order into action by closing the Department of Education.
New Buyout Offers on the Table for Federal Employees
Some agencies have made new buyout offers to their employees to voluntarily reduce the size of their workforces before widespread RIFs begin.
HHS Announces Layoffs as Part of “Dramatic Restructuring” Plan
HHS has announced it is laying off over 20% of its workforce as part of an agency restructuring plan.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Close the Department of Education
President Trump has issued an Executive Order that calls for the Department of Education to be closed.
Fired Federal Employees Return to Federal Agencies, But Are Put on Paid Leave
As a result of recent court orders, federal employees are returning to their jobs, but are being put on paid leave.
