Should Smoking Be Allowed at the VA?
Legislation has been introduced to prohibit smoking at VA facilities.
Agency News
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.
Plans Announced to Relocate BLM Headquarters to Colorado
BLM will be moving its headquarters from Washington, DC to Colorado.
VA Will Now Allow Religious Symbols in its Facilities
The VA announced that it will allow religious displays in its facilities “to protect religious liberty for Veterans and families while ensuring inclusivity and nondiscrimination.”
Senate Report Finds Security Failures at Federal Agencies are Leaving Personal Data Vulnerable
A new Senate committee report highlights ongoing problems at federal agencies that are leaving Americans’ personal data vulnerable.
DoD Expected to Take Over Background Checks in October
DoD is expected to take over responsibility for conducting background investigations starting FY 2020.
Battle to Break Up OPM Intensifies
The White House is now threatening employee furloughs if Congress blocks attempts to restructure OPM.
Lawmakers Want DoD to Drop ‘Racially or Ethnically Insensitive Terminology’
Lawmakers want DoD to drop what they consider offensive terminology from the agency’s forms.
OPM Has Work to Do to Improve its Retirement Application Processing
A recent GAO report says that OPM has problems, some self-inflicted, that are hindering improvements to the agency’s retirement application processing.
USDA Announces Intent to Relocate Two Agencies to Kansas City
USDA has announced plans to make a new home for two of its agencies.
FRTIB Seeking TSP Fund Managers
A request for proposal has been issued seeking managers for four of the funds within the TSP.
