FLRA Leadership Vacancies Continue But There is Progress
The leadership of the FLRA has struggled with vacancies. Two nominations may emerge from the Senate after a recent hearing. The General Counsel position remains vacant.
Agency News
Current news impacting federal agencies and the federal employees who work at them.
Ahuja Stepping Down as OPM Director
OPM Director Kiran Ahuja announced she is resigning from the agency.
USPS Plans Another Rate Increase
The Postal Service plans to raise stamp prices by 7.4% starting this summer.
Federal Government Public Reports Should Be Subject to Disclosure Requirements
The author says that government reports should have more extensive disclosure requirements.
USPS Reports 110% Increase in Net Losses to Start 2024
Inflation and the costs of paying for retirement benefits are weighing heavily on the U.S. Postal Service.
USPS Loses $6.5 Billion in FY 2023
The Postal Service continues to struggle financially, reporting net losses into the billions in fiscal year 2023.
USPS Loses $1.7 Billion in Q3 2023
The Postal Service reported a $1.7 billion net loss on total revenue of $18.6 billion in the third quarter of FY 2023.
VA to Allow Religious Accommodations for Employees Opposed to Abortions
The VA will allow religious accommodations for federal employees opposed to participating in the agency’s abortion services.
IRS Ending Most Surprise Visits to Taxpayers’ Homes
The IRS announced a new policy in which it will end most unannounced visits by its agents to taxpayers’ homes.
Special Counsel Nominated to Join Merit Systems Protection Board
OSC Special Counsel Henry Kerner has been nominated to become an MSPB board member. His term at OSC has resulted in high-profile investigations of both Republicans and Democrats.
