Congress is considering legislation to allow the VA secretary greater leeway in removing employees for performance reasons. Secretary David Shulkin provided a response to a direct question asking if the bill would mean elimination of the MSPB.
A VA Inspector General’s report substantiated claims that cockroaches were present in the kitchen facility at the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital.
The 2018 budget proposal from the White House sets spending priorities for large federal agencies. Here is a summary for some key agencies.
A bipartisan bill in the Senate would make changes including creating an expedited appeal process for VA employees and alter existing appeal procedures.
Legislation is moving in Congress to make it quicker and easier to fire VA employees. The bill would also have provisions to protect whistleblowers and to encourage managers to address performance problems.
In an early test of the new law designed to make it easier to fire DVA senior executives and to streamline the appeals process, the appeals court has handed down a significant ruling that presents a mixed bag.
A Florida woman has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to falsely obtaining benefits from the VA.
President Trump signed an executive order establishing a new office tasked with making it easier to fire VA employees for misconduct or poor performance.
President Trump has signed a law expanding access to health care for veterans outside of the VA system.
A new report found numerous problems with patient care at a VA facility. Here is a summary and solutions suggested to improve caring for veterans in the VA.
