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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.

Letters Showcase Spat Between Lawmaker and VA Deputy Secretary Over Bonuses for VA Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 21, 2016 3:24 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Deputy Secretary of the VA is unhappy about a law recently passed that limits awards and incentives for VA employees. However, the Chairman of the House VA Committee made it clear he won’t budge on repealing the bonus restrictions.

Senators: ‘Urgent Need’ to Improve the VA

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 20, 2016 1:09 PM | Updated: Dec 7, 2017 5:07 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Two Senators sent a letter to vice president-elect Mike Pence telling him about a myriad of problems within the VA they hope to see fixed under a new administration.

Democrats Call for Federal Probe Into Trump’s Energy Department Questionnaire

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 18, 2016 8:30 AM | Updated: Dec 22, 2016 8:35 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A group of Senate Democrats requested that the Office of Special Counsel launch an investigation into a questionnaire asking for names of individuals working on climate change policies sent by the incoming Trump administration to officials at the Department of Energy.

Policy Change Hinted for Department of Energy in Questionnaire and New Secretary

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 15, 2016 1:37 PM | Updated: Dec 20, 2016 8:26 AM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment

A questionnaire and new Secretary of Energy are creating consternation among federal employees. Change is in the air. What will be the impact on federal workers?

What are the Best Agencies to Work for in Government?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 15, 2016 12:12 AM | Updated: Dec 18, 2016 8:32 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Partnership for Public Service has released its annual rankings of the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government. Did your agency make the list?

Legislation Introduced to Reform TSA’s Screening Procedures for Transgender Travelers

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 6, 2016 11:45 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced in the House that would require the TSA to reform its security screening procedures to be more accommodating to transgender travelers.

IG: IRS Employees Sent Unencrypted Emails Containing Personal Data of Thousands of Taxpayers

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 20, 2016 9:38 AM | Updated: Nov 23, 2016 10:17 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A recent inspector general report found that the IRS may have a widespread problem in which its employees are sending unencrypted emails containing the personal data of taxpayers.

Breaking the Million Dollar Compensation Level as a “Federal Employee”

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 17, 2016 4:23 PM Categories Agency News, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Who is the highest paid “federal employee” in America? Here is a listing of employees in a government entity making more than a million dollars per year.

New Ethics Rules For Federal Employees

By Michael WaldNov 14, 2016 5:18 PM | Updated: Sep 25, 2018 12:17 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The United States Office of Government Ethics has issued a new regulation overhauling requirements for the executive branch ethics program. It comes at a time when the public indicates a low level of trust in elected officials.

Education Department in Crosshairs of New Administration?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 13, 2016 11:44 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Education Department is one agency that could see major changes under the incoming Trump administration.

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