Attorney-Applicant Loses Job–Wins in Court
An applicant for an attorney’s position in government didn’t get the job but he filed a complaint and ended up in court. He did better in court than in the application process.
Should Roberts Be Confirmed As Chief Justice?
Most readers think John Roberts, the nominee to be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, should be confirmed and that he will be confirmed.
Using Government Credit Cards: New Problems or New Opportunities?
There is a new credit limit for some government charge cards.
Military Reserve Service and CSRS Retirement Calculations
Does time spent in the military reserve count toward your CSRS retirement calculations? A court has just answered the question.
Is It Too Easy to Go To Court?
A federal employee contends he was fired for many invalid reasons but he is now out of a job anyway.
Federal Employees Happier But Still Lag Private Sector
Which federal agencies are the best places to work and how does the federal work environment compare to the private sector?
GSA (Quickly) Raises Mileage Reimbursement Rates
GSA has responded quickly to the recent IRS move to increase the mileage reimbursement rate for federal employees.
John Kerry’s “Spendometer” and Those Treasury Department Tax Analysts
A critique of the tax policies proposed by Sen. John Kerry led to allegations Treasury Department employees violated the Hatch Act. OSC conducted an investigation of the incident.
Guzzling Gas on Federal Business
The IRS has paved the way for increasing the rate paid to federal employees who drive on government business.
Trick or Treat? Party Invitation Results in Complaint Against Fed Employee
The Office of Special Counsel has filed a complaint against two federal employees contending their actions violated the Hatch Act.
