Tech

Feedback grows more positive on Navy intranet project

Officials see satisfaction rates rise for help desk, but they also acknowledge many new users are still uncomfortable with the network.

Pay & Benefits

Healthy Skepticism

A federal employee union fights a lonely battle against the VA's plan to close and consolidate hospitals.

News

Lawmakers consider legislation to close diploma-mill loophole

The goal is to stop the flow of federal dollars into fake degree-granting institutions.

Management

Nuclear agency managers among diploma mill users

National Nuclear Security Administration officials said Tuesday that the bogus degrees would not affect the managers' job status.

News

Veterans groups back health care system proposal

Veterans groups praise CARES plan, but local leaders express doubts. All sides want guarantee of uninterrupted health care.

Management

VA offers plan to close hospitals, build clinics

VA Secretary Anthony Principi seeks billions of dollars for construction of outpatient facilities.

Pay & Benefits

Mixed Messages?

Administration officials praise federal employees, but union officials say actions speak louder than words.

Defense

Lawmakers lash out at security clearance backlog

House lawmakers demand action to reduce backlog of 188,000 contractor clearance requests at the Pentagon.

Tech

Study finds e-government progress has leveled off

Consulting firm says cabinet-level officials must provide strong and uniform leadership to ensure improvement in federal e-government amenities.

News

Events will honor federal employees for public service contributions

Military and civilian agencies to host Washington Mall events May 6-9.

News

Ridge praises federal workforce, 70 executive honorees

Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge praised the work of federal employees Thursday night during a ceremony in which 70 senior executives received the country’s highest civilian service award.

Pay & Benefits

Start Saving, Soldier!

The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board is trying to lure more military service members into the Thrift Savings Plan.

News

Federal charity donations reached record level in 2003

Employees gave $248.5 million to the Combined Federal Campaign, an increase of almost $19 million over 2002 contributions.

News

OPM boosts efforts to thwart diploma mills

Pay & Benefits

Thrifty at the Thrift Plan

Budget savings at the TSP may result in cost savings for participants.

Defense

Lawmakers, GAO call for better continuity of operations planning

Continuity of Operations plans from federal agencies and departments reveal inconsistencies in determining essential functions.