Buyouts at Education Department
A buyout offer is reportedly pending for some employees within the Department of Education.
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.
DOJ Settles Lawsuits Over IRS Targeting Scandal
The Justice Department announced that it has settled lawsuits with conservative groups that had sued over the IRS targeting scandal.
CBP Announces Completion of Border Wall Prototypes
Customs and Border Protection announced this week that the border wall prototypes are completed and will now undergo testing.
Postal Service Hopes to Launch Self-Driving Vehicle by 2025
The Postal Service is working on developing an autonomous vehicle that it hopes to be able to test with its mail delivery services.
Use the Department of Veterans Affairs to Test Real Hiring Reform
The author says that the VA is the perfect testing ground for trying a new approach to hiring veterans.
Legislation Would Allow Postal Service to Ship Alcoholic Beverages
Recently introduced legislation would allow the Postal Service to ship alcoholic beverages to consumers.
House Committee Looking at Employee Reassignments at DOI
A House Committee is requesting information on employee transfers within DOI that it says may have been done in retaliation and therefore violation of law.
OGE Reminds Agency Leaders to Promote an ‘Ethical Culture’
The Office of Government Ethics is reminding agency leaders to ensure they act in ways that will not erode the trust of the American public.
Tom Price Resigns as HHS Secretary
Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price has resigned amid a controversy surrounding his use of private charter aircraft at taxpayer expense.
VA to Begin Disclosing Agency Secretary’s Official Travel
In an effort to bolster transparency, the VA will begin posting a list of all official travel by the agency secretary on its website.
