Tag: USDA
Illegal Civil Service Appointment Leads to Employee’s Removal

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

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?
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

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

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

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
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

USDA has announced plans to make a new home for two of its agencies.
USDA Announces Finalists for its New Agency Locations

USDA has announced finalists among locations being considered for relocating two sub-agencies.
USDA Plans to Move Hundreds of Federal Employees Out of Washington, DC

The Agriculture Department announced plans to move several hundred of its employees outside of Washington, DC.