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Letters Showcase Spat Between Lawmaker and VA Deputy Secretary Over Bonuses for VA Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 21, 2016 3:24 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Deputy Secretary of the VA is unhappy about a law recently passed that limits awards and incentives for VA employees. However, the Chairman of the House VA Committee made it clear he won’t budge on repealing the bonus restrictions.

Senators: ‘Urgent Need’ to Improve the VA

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 20, 2016 1:09 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Two Senators sent a letter to vice president-elect Mike Pence telling him about a myriad of problems within the VA they hope to see fixed under a new administration.

Where Are the Carrots In the VA Accountability Bill?

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealUpdated: October 29, 2016 6:56 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says that the VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act uses a carrot and stick approach to reforming the agency, but that it currently offers too many sticks for dealing with problem employees and not enough carrots to reward good employees.

The VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act of 2016: 5 Things Every Federal Employee Should Know

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealOctober 3, 2016 4:12 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says that when one digs into the VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act of 2016, there is a lot more to it than the title would have you believe.

Union Challenges Recent Recommendations on Care for Veterans

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJuly 22, 2016 11:44 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Commission on Care has issued a report on how to improve medical care for veterans. A federal employee union disagrees with the report. Here is why.

Priorities in Trump’s Acceptance Speech and the Federal Workforce

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJuly 22, 2016 8:36 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Comments in Donald Trump’s acceptance speech that would directly impact the federal workforce were few in number but give an indication of his priorities. Here is a quick summary.

Republican Platform Calls for Cutting Federal Workers’ Pay and Benefits

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJuly 20, 2016 12:47 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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How would a Republican administration potentially impact federal workers? Here is a summary of the 2016 Republican platform insofar as it would affect federal employees.

Senate Introduces Legislation to Make It Easier to Fire VA Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJuly 13, 2016 11:42 AM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment

Companion legislation has been introduced in the Senate to accompany a House bill that would expedite the removal process of VA employees for poor performance or misconduct.

Trump Proposes VA Reform Plan

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJuly 11, 2016 4:45 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump has released a plan outlining how he would reform the Department of Veterans Affairs should he be elected president.

House Trying Again to Make It Easier to Fire VA Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJuly 6, 2016 7:42 PM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment

Congressman Jeff Miller (R-FL) is taking another shot at reforming policy at the VA, this time with a bill that would strengthen whistleblower protections and institute a number of measures intended to hold agency employees more accountable for wrongdoing.

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