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Current news and events impacting the federal workforce, both current federal employees and federal retirees.

Chickamauga Park Falling into Disrepair

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSeptember 27, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Maintenance positions are not being filled due to budget constraints at the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park

Moving Government into the Computer Age Isn’t Easy

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSeptember 25, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Implementing e-government initiatives throughout government is difficult and no one knows the true cost. GAO wants better estimates from OPM on the cost savings to be realized.

Do You Feel Safer Now?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSeptember 21, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

In a recent poll, respondents say America is not safer than we were two years ago.

When the Boss is in Trouble, Employees May Benefit

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSeptember 16, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

California’s state employees get an additional 12 paid holidays

DoD can Save Money by Coordinating Efforts to Purchase Services

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSeptember 11, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The Dept. of Defense needs to have a coordinated plan to analyze its purchase of services.

OMB’s “Smart Card” vision still has a long way to go

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSeptember 10, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

GSA has responsibility for implementing the smart card program throughout government. There are still a lot of challenges left before it becomes a government-wide reality.

GAO Finds Problems in Forest Service With Use of Uncle Sam’s Credit Cards

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSeptember 5, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The GAO reviewed purchases by employees using government credit cards and recommends better internal controls at the agency

Should More Agencies Be Located in Rural Areas? GAO Looks at Telework and Agency Location

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSeptember 4, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

GAO notes that agencies have been required to consider locating facilities in rural areas for a number of years but little progress has been made. Telework may make it easier for federal employees to live in these rural areas.

TSP Stock Fund Investors Win (Again) in August

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSeptember 4, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The stock market provided a healthy return for investors in August.

Feds Favor Easier Removal of Poor Performers

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSeptember 3, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Most readers think it is too hard to fire a federal employee for poor performance

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