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How Did Bad Debts Lead to Removal?

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJune 22, 2021 9:01 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

An employee serving in a sensitive position subject to a background investigation ran into problems when adverse information was surfaced and sent to the agency.

Just Another Meatless Monday?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 16, 2021 8:07 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
Meal on a dinner plate: asparagus with meat

A new bill would ensure that agencies cannot prevent federal employees from eating meat in agency cafeterias by banning “Meatless Mondays.”

Illegal Civil Service Appointment Leads to Employee’s Removal

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithAugust 31, 2020 7:22 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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Favoritism in the selection process for a HUD field office director eventually resulted in removal to “regularize” his illegal appointment.

USDA Signs Lease for Relocating Two of its Agencies

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 4, 2019 9:52 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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USDA has signed a lease for permanent office space to make the move of two of its agencies to Missouri one step closer to becoming a reality.

Déjà vu for USDA?

By Debra D’AgostinoSeptember 11, 2019 12:42 PM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says that past precedent from court decisions indicates the USDA will face an uphill battle in its efforts to relocate some employees.

Senators Question USDA’s Decision to Reduce Buyout Offers

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAugust 29, 2019 10:02 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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A group of Senators are asking the USDA questions about the reduced buyout the agency recently offered to some agency employees.

USDA Reducing Buyout Offer

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAugust 20, 2019 6:56 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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The buyout amount has been reduced for USDA employees opting to leave and not move to Kansas City where jobs are to be relocated.

USDA, IG at Odds Over Agency Relocation

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAugust 12, 2019 11:34 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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The USDA IG issued a report examining the agency’s intent to relocate two subagencies outside of Washington, DC.

Moving USDA Employees to Kansas City Becoming a Reality

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAugust 12, 2019 8:11 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

USDA and AFGE have reached an agreement on relocating federal employees from Washington, DC to Kansas City.

USDA Announces Intent to Relocate Two Agencies to Kansas City

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJune 13, 2019 1:14 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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USDA has announced plans to make a new home for two of its agencies.

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