Giacolone Appointed Acting Director of FMCS
Richard Giacolone has been appointed Acting Director of the FMCS effective immediately.
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.
Senate Version of National Defense Authorization Act Offers Reforms
The author summarizes reforms from the 2019 NDAA that will be of most interest to federal employees.
Education Department Updates its Telework Policy
A new and more restrictive telework policy is being implemented at the Department of Education on October 1st.
Bill Would Require Agency Heads to Submit Travel Logs to GAO
Recently introduced legislation would ban agency heads from flying first class on official travel and require more stringent reports on their travels.
House Democrats Want Criminal Investigation of EPA Chief
A group of House Democrats requested a formal criminal investigation into EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt.
ACLU Sues Commerce Department Over Census Citizenship Question
Another lawsuit has been filed over the inclusion of a citizenship question on the upcoming census.
VA Announces New Acting Secretary
The VA announced that Peter O’Rourke will serve as the agency’s new Acting Secretary.
Cummings Worried About Targeting of State Department Employees
Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD) has asked for a subpoena of documents allegedly showing retributions made against State Department employees.
FRTIB Selects Manager for the F Fund
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) has announced a contract with BlackRock to manage the TSP’s F Fund.
Trump Donates His First Quarter Salary to VA
The White House announced that President Trump has donated his first quarter salary to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
