FedSmith Readers go for the ‘Terminator’
A majority of FedSmith.com readers mirrored the actual election results in California by supporting the recall effort and giving a majority of votes to Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Agency Wants to Sell “World Famous Mustang Ranch”
BLM owns the Mustang Ranch and is trying to sell it on eBay.
OPM Isn’t Lying: Health Insurance Costs Are a Problem In Government and Private Sector
Health benefits premiums are soaring for private and federal workers. All Americans in the same boat in trying to cope with this problem.
Agencies Studying 103,000+ Jobs for Contracting to Private Sector
OMB has identified more than 100,000 federal jobs that are being reviewed for contracting to the private sector.
International stocks lead TSP returns in September
International stocks are up in September while the S and C funds show slight negative returns.
GAO looks to foreign governments for ideas on planning succession in US civil service
GAO recently looked at the practices of several foreign countries to determine how future leaders are developed.
Constructing a New Personnel System for a Federal Agency
DHS has set a number of goals in constructing a new personnel system for the agency
When This Agency Blocks Traffic, You Know It is Serious
An Oak Ridge facility is using containers with low level radioactive waste to block traffic lanes.
Chickamauga Park Falling into Disrepair
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
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.
