Tentative Agreement Announced to Give Postal Employees a Pay Raise
The National Association of Letter Carriers recently announced a tentative agreement that would give pay raises and COLAs to a number of Postal employees.
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 to Offer Buyouts to Cut Staff
An internal memo circulated at the EPA said the agency is offering some employees a buyout in an effort to reduce the overall size of the agency’s workforce.
Does the VA Accountability Bill Get Rid of the MSPB?
Congress is considering legislation to allow the VA secretary greater leeway in removing employees for performance reasons. Secretary David Shulkin provided a response to a direct question asking if the bill would mean elimination of the MSPB.
Medicare Working to Remove Social Security Numbers on Its Cards
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) said that it is on track to remove Social Security numbers on all Medicare cards by April 2019.
Budget Proposal Calls for Big Cuts to Reform Postal Service
The Trump Administration’s 2018 budget proposal outlines significant suggested cuts to the Postal Service in an effort to restore its financial solvency.
Report: VA Facility Served Food Trays with Cockroaches to Patients
A VA Inspector General’s report substantiated claims that cockroaches were present in the kitchen facility at the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital.
How Large Agencies Fared Under the 2018 Budget Proposal
The 2018 budget proposal from the White House sets spending priorities for large federal agencies. Here is a summary for some key agencies.
Nesterczuk Tapped to Lead OPM
President Trump has selected a nominee with considerable experience in federal human resources to be the next Director of the Office of Personnel Management.
Thinking ‘Outside of the Box’ for SSA
The workload at the Social Security Administration is increasing and the agency is struggling to keep up. The author offers a unique suggestion for how the agency could better meet demands.
Shrinking the Workforce at EPA
The workforce at EPA will be getting smaller. $12 million has been identified for early retirement and buyout payments at the agency.
