Whistleblower Scores GPO Related Win at SSA
As a result of a whistleblower’s disclosure, over 21,000 widow(er) beneficiaries may be entitled to receive higher benefits payments.
Agency News
Current news impacting federal agencies and the federal employees who work at them.
White House Nominates Two for FLRA Positions
President Biden is nominating two people for positions at the FLRA – one is for General Counsel and one is for becoming a Member of the FLRA.
USPS Reports $3 Billion Net Loss in Q3 2021
The Postal Service reported a sharply higher net loss for the third quarter of 2021 over the same quarter last year.
Biden Nominates New FRTIB, FLRA Members
President Biden has nominated several individuals to serve in key positions at the FRTIB and FLRA.
VA Mandates COVID Vaccines for Medical Employees
The VA has instituted a COVID vaccine mandate for all of its Title 38 employees.
Is Your Agency One of the “Best Places to Work” in Government in 2020?
Which agencies are ranked as the best ones at which to work in the federal government for 2020?
Quorum May Soon Be Restored at MSPB
President Biden has named a second nominee for the MSPB Board of Directors which could restore a quorum at the agency to break the case backlog.
Legislation Seeks to Ban Smoking at VA Facilities
Another legislative effort is being made in Congress to formally ban smoking at VA facilities.
Nearly 6k Postal Employees Attacked by Dogs in 2020
The Postal Service has released its annual list of cities in which mail carriers experienced the most dog attacks.
OPM Needs a Permanent Director Now
The author says that OPM is badly in need of a permanent director to lead the agency.
