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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.

Making It Quicker and Easier to Fire VA Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 11, 2017 12:09 PM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment

Legislation is moving in Congress to make it quicker and easier to fire VA employees. The bill would also have provisions to protect whistleblowers and to encourage managers to address performance problems.

Comey Sends Farewell Letter to FBI Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 11, 2017 10:12 AM | Updated: May 16, 2017 11:30 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Former FBI director James Comey sent a letter to select FBI staff bidding his farewell and honoring their service.

Former CIA Director Says Firing FBI Director ‘Sends a Chill Throughout the Federal Bureaucracy’

By Michael WaldMay 11, 2017 10:12 AM | Updated: May 16, 2017 11:30 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Retired Air Force General Michael Hayden said that removing James Comey as the FBI’s director “sends a chill throughout the federal bureaucracy.”

Postal Service Posts $562 Million Loss in Q2

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 10, 2017 2:33 PM | Updated: May 13, 2017 10:11 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Postal Service reported a $562 million net loss in the second quarter of fiscal year 2017.

Did the Trump Administration Require Some Federal Employees to Watch Fox News?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 10, 2017 1:44 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Did the Trump administration mandate an FDA facility keep its TVs tuned to Fox News? A recent tweet making this allegation led to a flurry of social media activity.

Appeals Court Rules on Former VA Director’s Termination

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMay 10, 2017 12:17 PM | Updated: May 12, 2017 11:36 AM Categories Agency News, Court Cases Leave a comment

In an early test of the new law designed to make it easier to fire DVA senior executives and to streamline the appeals process, the appeals court has handed down a significant ruling that presents a mixed bag.

Trump Fires FBI Director James Comey

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 9, 2017 5:59 PM | Updated: Mar 31, 2018 11:12 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

President Trump has fired FBI Director James Comey according to a statement released by the White House.

This Federal Agency is Reportedly Being Targeted for a 95% Budget Cut

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 8, 2017 12:50 PM | Updated: May 11, 2017 12:13 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Office of National Drug Control Policy is reportedly facing the possibility of substantial budget cuts next fiscal year according to a recent draft memo.

Legislation Would Move TSA Employees to GS Pay System

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 7, 2017 12:02 PM | Updated: May 10, 2017 4:38 PM Categories Agency News, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Legislation recently reintroduced in the House would put TSA employees under the General Schedule pay system.

New Budget Bill Contains Directives for IRS

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 7, 2017 7:47 AM | Updated: May 10, 2017 4:38 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The spending bill that just became law contains some provisions directed at the IRS that will be of particular interest to federal employees who work there.

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