Defense
DHS could be overestimating costs of new border agents
High locality pay figures might be driving up anticipated price tag, according to GAO analysis.
Defense
Lawmakers could deal Pentagon pay system another blow
Legislative provision would move NSPS employees back to the General Schedule unless Defense demonstrated improvements.
Oversight
Union criticizes prison bureau for understaffing, lack of safety equipment
Agency official says staffing is set to increase and vests are the subject of negotiations.
Oversight
OMB releases hiring reform, budget guidelines
Agencies must report to the administration within the next six months on efforts to simplify the federal hiring process and reduce spending.
Pay & Benefits
COLA Calculations
Retirees got a nice cost-of-living bump in 2009, but they might not see another one for a few years.
Oversight
OPM director calls for more action on gay rights
Along with Attorney General Eric Holder, John Berry pledges president’s support to expand access to federal benefits.
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