2018 Budget Proposes Eliminating Funding for Numerous Federal Agencies
The 2018 federal budget proposal released by the White House proposes eliminating funding for numerous federal agencies. What are these agencies, and what does each one do?
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Scrutinizing Federal Employee Benefits
Are changes likely to be made to federal employee benefits? New proposals will likely be upsetting to some readers. Here is an analysis.
This Federal Agency is Reportedly Being Targeted for a 95% Budget Cut
The Office of National Drug Control Policy is reportedly facing the possibility of substantial budget cuts next fiscal year according to a recent draft memo.
Budget Bill Avoiding Shutdown Becomes Law
Congress has passed a spending bill funding the government for the remainder of the fiscal year and eliminating the possibility of a partial shutdown.
5 Things You Should Know About the Omnibus Spending Bill
A budget agreement has finally been reached in Congress. The author lists five points about the agreement that are relevant to the federal workforce.
Deal Reached in Congress to Fund Government Through September
An agreement has been reached in Congress to fund the government for the rest of 2017, moving closer towards avoiding a partial government shutdown.
White House Lifts Hiring Freeze
The White House has lifted the federal hiring freeze, but it also announced a long term plan to reduce the overall size of the federal workforce.
What is a RIF and How Does it Work?
What is a RIF? How does it work? Are RIF’s likely to occur in government?
OPM Releases Updated Guidance on Administrative Furloughs
Following the release of the White House’s budget proposal, OPM is apparently preparing agencies for the possibility of administrative furloughs as it has released updated guidance for agencies and employees.
White House Asks Agencies to Limit What They Say About Budget Proposal
The Office of Management and Budget has asked federal agencies to limit their public comments about the president’s budget blueprint until the full budget is released later this spring.
