2020 Census Will Be Offered Online
The upcoming census will be offered online which presents new challenges, but the Census Bureau says it has been successful in addressing them.
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.
EPA Protective Services Costs Ballooned Under Pruitt’s Tenure
A new IG report found that costs for providing security to former EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt soared during his tenure.
Postal Employee Charged with Racking Up Over $160k in False Disability Claims
A Postal employee has been arrested on allegations that he claimed to be totally disabled, yet spent five days a week running flea markets.
45,239 Vacancies at the VA
The Department of Veterans Affairs has released a new report on vacancies at the agency.
Outgoing CFPB Employee Says Agency Leadership is Undercutting Staff
A federal employee at the CFPB had some harsh outgoing words in his resignation letter for the agency’s acting director.
IRS Changing Format of Tax Transcripts
The IRS announced it is changing the format of tax transcripts in an effort to protect taxpayers’ personal data.
GAO: Pruitt Didn’t Break Law by Appearing in Beef Association Video
A GAO decision concludes that the EPA’s former administrator did not break the law when he appeared in a beef association video.
Lawmakers Want Investigation of Air Marshal Service After Allegations of Racial Profiling
Some lawmakers want an investigation of the TSA’s Federal Air Marshal Service after a report alleging racial profiling by a supervisor.
NLRB Offering Early Retirement
The National Labor Relations Board has announced it will begin offering early retirement to some federal employees.
Elections, Federal Employees and Arbitrators
With mid-term elections looming, the Hatch Act always comes into play. This Postal Service case may have longer-term implications than most cases.
