“The Emperor Has No Clothes”
What will it take for federal employee unions to try a more bipartisan approach in playing politics at the national level?
Senators: FEMA Lacks Ability To Prevent Significant Fraud And Waste
FEMA apparently lacks the internal controls to prevent significant amounts of waste and fraud in handling federal emergency situations, as evidenced by the agency’s response to a Florida hurricane last year.
Patriotism Not Enough To Call “Class of 9/11” To Public Service
While public service may still be a calling for many U.S. citizens who wish to serve their country and work for the common good, it’s still not enough of an incentive to attract college graduates, even for the “Class of 9/11,” according to a recent survey.
House Shifts Millions Away From New DHS Personnel System
The House voted to transfer about half of the proposed $53 million that was to be used for implementing new personnel reforms at DHS to assist the nation’s federal firefighters.
Whining on the Internet? Some Feds Find Expressing Opinions Can Have Consequences
Internet blogs or posting services are a great way for people to communicate. But words are a powerful tool and one person’s well-founded complaint may just be unjustified whining to another reader. One group of federal employees found out how the internet may impact their working lives and their job security.
Feds Speak Out: Work Is Good, Management Of Reward System And Poor Performers Not
OPM just released the results from the 2004 Federal Human Capital Survey, which reveals that feds think the work they do is important, but that excellent performance is not recognized and poor performers aren’t dealt with.
Bills That Improve Benefits For Federal Employees Passed
The House Government Reform Committee passed three bills that would increase the employee benefits for federal civilian and military workers.
Need Help Making A Decision About Social Security Reform? GAO Guide May Have The Answers
GAO issued a special publication of answers to key questions about Social Security reform.
“Snapshot” of Your Recent TSP Returns
The last four weeks have not been kind to TSP stock fund investors.
Whistleblower Exposes Safety Concerns At Aberdeen Proving Ground
OSC sent a detailed report to the president following an investigation prompted by allegations of mismanagement at the Army’s Aberdeen Proving Ground…
