Bill Would Give VA Secretary Authority to Recoup Employee Relocation Expenses
Legislation was introduced in the House this week that would give the VA Secretary the authority to recoup relocation expenses paid to VA employees.
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Senator Picks Up Where Coburn Left Off on Reporting Government Waste
A weight loss program for truck drivers, dead people at SSA, and unused solar panels at the VA – these are just some of the items that Senator James Lankford (R-OK) highlights in a new report on wasteful spending in federal agencies that follows a tradition begun by his predecessor, Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK).
House Passes Legislation to Limit Bonuses of Senior VA Executives in FY 2016
The House of Representatives passed legislation this week that would limit bonuses paid to Veterans Affairs employees in the Senior Executive Service to $2 million in FY 2016.
Trump Promises to Fire ‘Corrupt and Incompetent Executives’ in VA Reform Plan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has released a detailed plan to reform the Veterans Administration that he promises will “decrease wait times, improve healthcare outcomes, and facilitate a seamless transition from service into civilian life.”
Court Steps in to Remedy ‘Profound Injustice’ by Office of Personnel Management Against a Blind Veteran
When the Office of Personnel Management was inflexible in dealing with a decorated war veteran, a federal judge stepped in to provide rare injunctive relief “to remedy the profound injustice committed by the federal bureaucracy against a blind war veteran.”
House Panel Advances Legislation Making It Easier to Fire VA Employees
A House panel has advanced legislation that would give the Department of Veterans Affairs secretary sweeping new authority to fire corrupt or incompetent employees for cause.
Legislation Would Make It Easier to Fire VA Employees
Congressman Jeff Miller (F-FL) is introducing legislation that would give the Department of Veterans Affairs secretary sweeping new authority to fire corrupt or incompetent employees for cause.
Legislation Allowing VA Secretary to Recoup Bonuses Passes House
Legislation that was introduced in January by Congressman Jeff Miller (R-FL) that would allow the VA secretary to recoup bonuses from VA employees passed the House this week and now goes to the Senate for consideration.
Bill Introduced to Protect VA Whistleblowers
Congressman Jeff Miller (R-FL) has introduced legislation to designed to offer VA whistleblowers protection from reprisals and real accountability for those who reprise against them.
Bill Would Give VA Secretary Authority to Cut Employee Pensions
Rep. Jeff Miller (R-FL) has introduced legislation that would give the Veterans Affairs secretary more authority in disciplining SES employees at the VA.
