EPA Purchase Card and Check Program At Risk for Abuse
The Inspector General at EPA has found a lack of internal controls for purchase cards at EPA. A full audit will follow as a result of initial conclusions.
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.
Trump Administration Seeks to Cut NOAA Budget by 17%
The White House budget proposal for FY 2018 includes an overall 17% cut to the budget of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Trump Proposes Cutting EPA Budget by 25%
The Trump administration’s 2018 budget proposal would cut the EPA’s overall budget by 25% as well as make reductions to the agency’s workforce.
Legislation Reintroduced in Congress to Make It Easier to Fire VA Employees
Legislation has been reintroduced in Congress to make it easier to fire VA employees for misconduct or poor performance.
Can The Secdef-Ordered Review of DoD Business Operations Make a Difference? Absolutely.
The Defense secretary has called for a review of DoD’s business operations. The author says that this can work to reduce costs and improve operations at the agency.
Backhoe Used to Unload Dump for Undelivered Mail
A Rural Mail Carrier denied throwing away mail. The two dump truck loads of mail found at his residence told another story.
Trump’s Budget Proposal Boosts Defense Spending While Cutting Federal Agency Budgets
Under the details just released about President Trump’s budget proposal, defense spending would be increased while making cuts at other federal agencies.
Tweets, Politics, and A Career as a Federal Employee
Social media is a powerful tool. Federal employees are in a unique position. Can they tweet hostile political opinions to many followers? Is that a good career move?
DHS Seeking Bids for Building a Border Wall
Customs and Border Protection is seeking preliminary proposals for contractors to build several “prototype wall structures” around the U.S./Mexico border.
Executive Order Issued Enforcing Regulatory Reform
The Trump administration is pushing to eliminate many federal regulations that inhibit job creation. A new executive order spells our procedures to meet this objective.
