Executive Order Directs USDA to Support Interagency Task Force
A new executive order directs the USDA to oversee an interagency task force designed to promote agriculture and rural prosperity.
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.
Changing Reality for Federal Employees
Is the federal hiring freeze over? Not really. New priorities will impact hiring and restructuring of federal agencies.
Long Stepping Down as FRTIB’s Executive Director
The FRTIB has announced that its Executive Director, Greg Long, is stepping down from his position at the agency.
OMB Posts Agency Shutdown Contingency Plans
The Office of Management and Budget has published a list of contingency plans for federal agencies in the event of a government shutdown later this week.
TSA Releases Guidance on Screening for Transgender Travelers
The TSA has published an informational video for transgender air travelers about what they can expect from screening procedures.
Trump Directs Treasury Department to Review ‘Tax Regulatory Burdens’
President Trump signed an executive order directing the Treasury Department to review tax regulations that he says are creating an undue burden for American taxpayers.
Is It Time to Move Federal Agencies Out of Washington?
Legislation has been introduced in Congress to explore the possibility of moving federal agencies out of Washington, DC.
Buyouts, Early Outs and Federal Employees
EPA is planning a reduction in its workforce. For some employees, this chain of events may offer new options for their future.
Some in the Media Suggest IRS Employees Should Leak Trump’s Tax Returns
Some in the media have suggested that federal employees at the IRS should consider leaking Donald Trump’s tax returns. There are considerable consequences to doing this, however.
Hiring Freeze, Hiring Thaw, Hiring Freeze? What OMB’s April 12 Memo Really Says
OMB released a memo with directives for agencies to make restructuring changes. The author analyzes some of the key points in the memo from a federal HR perspective.
