Here’s A Performance Evaluation With Teeth
A certifying officer improperly certified payment for duplicate invoices. She is stuck for the full amount of the mistake totaling more than $5000.
Misuse of Government Computer Can Get You Fired
A federal employee fired for downloading government pornography on to his computer at work is fired and the removal is upheld by the Federal Circuit.
Are You A Millionaire Yet?
Are you a millionaire? Will you become one before you retire?
Congress Approves 3.5 Percent Pay Raise for Feds
Federal employees, both civilian and military, can expect to receive a 3.5 percent pay increase in January after Congress approved the increase over the weekend.
Pay Raise Issue Heating Up
OMB has sent a letter to Congress urging a 1.5% raise for federal employees rather than 3.5% proposed by Congress.
Pay-For-Performance Faces Tough Road in Federal Environment
FedSmith.com readers are not positive or optimistic about a pay-for-performance system in the federal government.
Doing a Favor for a Friend May Get This Fed Fired
The Office of Special Counsel is seeking removal of an employee of the Dept. of Interior for seeking to evade veterans preference requirements in order to hire a friend.
Moving Toward a Government-Wide Ban on Smoking in Federal Buildings
HHS is moving out to ban smoking at all HHS campuses.
Thank a Veteran Today
Veterans Day is a federal holiday. Here is a tribute on one World War II veteran who risked his life and gave seven years to the service of his country when it needed him.
Pay for Performance In Agencies Trying It Out
A summary of pay for performance experience in the limited number of agencies that have used this process in their HR system.
