Federal Government and Federal Employees Under President Trump
The 2016 election will have an impact on the federal workforce. Here is a summary of changes that may be in store for the federal government and federal workers under President Trump.
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.
DOI Secretary Tells Federal Employees to ‘Remain Vigiliant’ After Malheur Refuge Verdict
DOI Secretary Sally Jewell sent a memo to all federal employees who work for her agency in which she said she was “profoundly disappointed” by the recent verdict in the Malheur Wildlife Refuge case.
House Committee Asks for GAO Review of OPM’s Retirement Application Process
A House Committee has sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office asking for an investigation into how OPM can improve its retirement application handling process.
House Committee Members Suggest DOJ is Playing Favorites in Colorado Mine Spill Case
Three House Committee Chairmen sent a letter to Attorney General Loretta Lynch asking why the Justice Department was declining to press criminal charges against the EPA for its role in the Gold King Mine spill in Colorado.
IRS is Outsourcing Debt Collection Again
The Internal Revenue Service has announced plans to begin private collection of certain overdue federal tax debts as early as spring of 2017. At least one union representing federal employees is opposed to the plan.
Legislation Would Expand Whistleblower Protections for DOE Employees
Legislation has been introduced in the Senate to expand protection for whistleblowers at the Department of Energy.
Should the TSA Be Expanded to Cover All Modes of Transportation?
Should the TSA cover more than just airline travel? Some in the Senate think that it should and have introduced legislation to expand the agency to cover all forms of public transportation.
House Committee Wants to Know Why OPM Hasn’t Implemented GAO’s Recommendations
A House Committee wants to know why OPM has failed to implement a number of recommendations made by the Government Accountability Office intended to strengthen OPM’s information security systems.
SSA Paid Dead Federal Workers $1.7 Million
An inspector general’s report found that the Social Security Administration improperly paid benefits to federal workers who had previously deceased.
33 People Charged with Crimes Against the Postal Service Including Mail Theft by Employees
Crimes against the Postal Service seem rampant in one section of California. 33 people, including a number of Postal Service employees, have been charged with various crimes.
