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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.

Bill Seeks to Block EPA From Using Taxpayer Money for Advertising

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 21, 2015 7:48 AM | Updated: Aug 25, 2016 6:57 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

One Congressman wants to stop the Environmental Protection Agency from using taxpayer money on agency public relations campaigns which he says are “used to advertise poorly crafted rules and regulations to the American public.”

Chaffetz Still Wants OPM to Fire Its Chief Information Officer

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 14, 2015 11:57 AM | Updated: May 2, 2017 9:09 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) said in a recent letter that he wants the Office of Personnel Management to fire its Chief Information Officer Donna Seymour.

What Are the Worst Agencies to Work for in Government?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 8, 2015 8:55 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Agency News Leave a comment
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Which federal agencies are the least recommended by the federal employees who work for them? A new report provides the answer.

Legislation Would Make it Easier to Fire Senior Executives at IRS

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 6, 2015 12:36 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Recently introduced legislation would give the IRS Commissioner new authority to fire senior agency executives who have failed in their performance or committed misconduct.

Were You Impacted by the OPM Data Breaches? Here’s How to Find Out

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 2, 2015 8:12 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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Are one of the current or former federal workers still wondering whether or not the data breaches at OPM exposed your personal information? Here is some good news: there is now a way you can find out.

Bill Would Give VA Secretary Authority to Recoup Employee Relocation Expenses

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 2, 2015 12:48 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Legislation was introduced in the House this week that would give the VA Secretary the authority to recoup relocation expenses paid to VA employees.

Senator Picks Up Where Coburn Left Off on Reporting Government Waste

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 1, 2015 6:25 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A weight loss program for truck drivers, dead people at SSA, and unused solar panels at the VA – these are just some of the items that Senator James Lankford (R-OK) highlights in a new report on wasteful spending in federal agencies that follows a tradition begun by his predecessor, Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK).

Legislation Introduced to Allow Using Gun Permits as Acceptable ID at TSA Checkpoints

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 19, 2015 4:23 PM | Updated: Aug 25, 2016 7:15 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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Legislation has been introduced in the House to allow Americans to use gun license permits as permissible identification for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) purposes.

Postal Service Loses $5.1 Billion in FY 2015

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 13, 2015 2:17 PM | Updated: Aug 26, 2016 9:30 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Postal Service has reported a net loss of $5.1 billion for fiscal year 2015.

Legislation Introduced to End Unionization at IRS

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 5, 2015 12:22 PM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment

Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) has introduced legislation that would end mandatory labor unions at the Internal Revenue Service.

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