Tag: GSA
Legislation Introduced to Boost Per Diem Rates
Recently introduced legislation has the potential to make next year’s per diem rates higher than they might be otherwise.
Appeals Court Vacates MSPB Removal Decision For Its Mishandling of Whistleblower Defense
A GSA Financial Advisor who argued his removal was retaliation for whistleblowing convinced the appeals court to overturn the administrative appeal decision.
GSA Lowers Mileage Rates for 2020
The mileage reimbursement rates for federal employees traveling for work will be slightly lower in 2020.
Ex-GSA Official Had Sex With White House Staffer on Agency Rooftop
An Inspector General's report says that a former associate administrator at the General Services Administration had sex with a White House staffer in his government office and on the roof of the agency's northwest D.C. headquarters.
Defense Spending Bill Passes House with Provisions for Federal Employees
The House passed a defense spending bill that contains some provisions that would impact federal employees.
Dismantling the Argument for Dismantling OPM
A former OPM director offered her views on the proposal to reorganize the agency. The author analyzes her remarks.
Congress Should Act On OPM, But Maybe Not For the Reason You Think
Although the proposed reorganization of OPM is not likely to happen, the author says that dropping the proposal entirely may not be the best outcome.
House Dems Ask to Block Funding for OPM Reorganization
A group of House Democrats have asked to block funding for the Trump administration’s proposal to reorganize OPM.
Benefits Cuts Resurface in 2020 Budget Proposal
Although not directly mentioned, some of the same cuts to federal employees’ benefits appeared in the 2020 budget proposal.
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