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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.

House Committee Wants to Know Why OPM Hasn’t Implemented GAO’s Recommendations

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 13, 2016 2:47 PM | Updated: Sep 18, 2016 2:57 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 30, 2016 1:36 PM | Updated: Sep 2, 2016 9:09 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 27, 2016 10:22 AM | Updated: Aug 9, 2018 6:21 PM Categories Agency News, Court Cases Leave a comment

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.

Union Challenges Recent Recommendations on Care for Veterans

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 22, 2016 11:44 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Commission on Care has issued a report on how to improve medical care for veterans. A federal employee union disagrees with the report. Here is why.

Priorities in Trump’s Acceptance Speech and the Federal Workforce

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 22, 2016 8:36 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Comments in Donald Trump’s acceptance speech that would directly impact the federal workforce were few in number but give an indication of his priorities. Here is a quick summary.

Senate Introduces Legislation to Make It Easier to Fire VA Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 13, 2016 11:42 AM | Updated: Jan 18, 2017 6:17 PM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment

Companion legislation has been introduced in the Senate to accompany a House bill that would expedite the removal process of VA employees for poor performance or misconduct.

GOP Senators Move to Ban State Department Officials From Using Private Email Servers

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 12, 2016 6:43 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced in the Senate that would prohibit all State Department officials from using private email accounts and servers to handle sensitive and classified information going forward.

Trump Proposes VA Reform Plan

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 11, 2016 4:45 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump has released a plan outlining how he would reform the Department of Veterans Affairs should he be elected president.

Report: Employee Misconduct at TSA Threatening Aviation Security

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 8, 2016 10:40 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A new report from the House Homeland Security Committee says that growing misconduct inside of the Transportation Security Administration presents significant security risks to air travelers.

House Trying Again to Make It Easier to Fire VA Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 6, 2016 7:42 PM | Updated: Aug 21, 2016 9:17 PM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment

Congressman Jeff Miller (R-FL) is taking another shot at reforming policy at the VA, this time with a bill that would strengthen whistleblower protections and institute a number of measures intended to hold agency employees more accountable for wrongdoing.

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