OMB Issues Agency Guidance on ‘Buy American’ EO
The Office of Management and Budget has provided guidance to agency heads on complying with the Trump administration’s “Buy American” executive order.
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OMB Orders Elimination of Dozens of Agency Reporting Requirements
The Trump Administration plans to eliminate numerous regulations to ease the paperwork burden on federal agencies.
What is Coming to Your Agency on June 30?
Change is slow to take effect inside of the federal bureaucracy. The author says that a recent OMB memo pushes major changes at agencies and challenges old ways of thinking.
2018 Budget Proposes Eliminating COLAs, Increasing Retirement Contributions
The 2018 budget proposal from the White House includes various cuts to federal employee retirement programs. Here is a summary of the proposed changes.
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?
OMB Posts Agency Shutdown Contingency Plans
The Office of Management and Budget has published a list of contingency plans for federal agencies in the event of a government shutdown later this week.
More on OMB Directive M-17-22: Important Nuggets for the ER/LR Community
The author says he was dumbfounded by a recent OMB memo and its potential to bring about big changes for the labor relations community.
Buyouts, Early Outs and Federal Employees
EPA is planning a reduction in its workforce. For some employees, this chain of events may offer new options for their future.
Hiring Freeze, Hiring Thaw, Hiring Freeze? What OMB’s April 12 Memo Really Says
OMB released a memo with directives for agencies to make restructuring changes. The author analyzes some of the key points in the memo from a federal HR perspective.
OMB Directive M-17-22: New Clock Tickin’ PLUS Earlier Deadlines
OMB has put a directive in place to reform federal agencies. The author provides details about this plan and has provided some important supporting documents accompanying the directive.
