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Stay updated with the latest federal agency news, including developments affecting federal agencies, agency operations, workforce policy, and federal employees across government. This category covers OPM guidance, agency leadership changes, federal workforce initiatives, management directives, oversight reports, GAO and IG findings, and legislation impacting agency operations. Follow breaking updates on federal hiring, telework and workplace policies, agency performance, and major actions shaping how federal agencies serve the public and support their employees.

Second Fund Manager Contract Awarded for TSP

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 22, 2020 10:41 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The FRTIB has awarded the second of two fund manager contracts for four of the TSP’s core funds.

Personal Information of 46k Veterans Compromised in VA Data Breach

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 15, 2020 7:03 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The VA announced that personal data of about 46,000 veterans was potentially left at risk after a data breach at the agency.

Playing Politics with the Postal Service

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 8, 2020 8:17 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A new report says that the recent politicization of the Postal Service is detracting from addressing the real problems facing the agency.

NASA Moves to Ensure Planetary Nebulas Are Diverse and Inclusive

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 31, 2020 11:17 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

NASA said that it is renaming some planetary nebulas in space “as part of its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.”

Report: Nearly Half of Postal Service Employees Had ‘Unauthorized Overtime’ Last Year

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 27, 2020 3:46 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

An IG report found that the Postal Service has a growing problem with costs stemming from what it calls “unauthorized overtime.”

Postal Service Announces Temporary Price Increase for Christmas Season

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 17, 2020 10:24 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Postal Service is planning a temporary price increase this fall for domestic commercial parcels.

Postal Service Becomes Pawn in New Political Battle

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 13, 2020 2:49 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

What to do about funding the ailing Postal Service has become fodder for a political fight between Democrats and Republicans.

Coronavirus Weighs on Postal Service as it Reports Another Quarterly Loss

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 7, 2020 1:25 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The coronavirus pandemic continues to weigh heavily on the Postal Service, a fact reflected in its FY 2020 third quarter financial results.

Bill Would Require TSA to Check Passengers’ Temperatures

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 16, 2020 3:56 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced that would require the TSA to conduct a pilot program to check passengers’ temperatures at airports.

Senate Bill Proposes Postal Service Bailout

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 7, 2020 9:16 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Legislation introduced in the Senate would provide an emergency bailout for the Postal Service, but it’s not without strings.

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