GSA Lowers Mileage Reimbursement Rates for 2017
Federal employees who use their personal vehicles when traveling for government business will see a slight reduction in the reimbursement rates paid to them this year.
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New Buyout Max at DoD; Will Other Agencies Follow?
The Defense Department has been given authority for a $15,000 increase in buyout payments for federal employees. It will probably not be the last agency receiving this increase.
Tallying Political Donations from Federal Employees and Unions
Federal employee unions are generally supportive of Democrats. Federal employees donating in the 2016 election cycle followed suit. Here is a breakdown from agencies with significant donations.
Letters Showcase Spat Between Lawmaker and VA Deputy Secretary Over Bonuses for VA Employees
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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.
