Chickamauga Park Falling into Disrepair
Maintenance positions are not being filled due to budget constraints at the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park
Current Events
Current news and events impacting the federal workforce, both current federal employees and federal retirees.
Moving Government into the Computer Age Isn’t Easy
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?
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
California’s state employees get an additional 12 paid holidays
DoD can Save Money by Coordinating Efforts to Purchase Services
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
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
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
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
The stock market provided a healthy return for investors in August.
Feds Favor Easier Removal of Poor Performers
Most readers think it is too hard to fire a federal employee for poor performance
