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Boosting Business
GSA pitches efficiency and customer service to compete with agencies’ procurement offerings.
Pay & Benefits
Postal Service strives to maintain a deep bench for executive jobs
Even as USPS’ workforce shrinks, officials focus on getting diverse candidates with varied experience lined up for leadership vacancies.
Pay & Benefits
Transit Sticker Shock
Federal commuters could see their transit benefits cut almost in half if Congress doesn’t act by the end of the year.
Oversight
Study to settle public-private pay debate still a ways off
Data shows increasing compensation gaps between public and private sector workers, as observers wait for a reliable comparison.
Defense
Lawmaker questions management of soldiers’ life insurance funds
Beneficiaries aren’t well-informed on insurance payouts and don’t receive full interest, says Democrat.
Oversight
Lawmaker seeks cap on federal workforce growth
Move could increase outsourcing and federal spending, union leaders and Democratic lawmakers say.
Defense
Defense ends performance-based pay for intelligence employees
Workers will not see salary reductions as a result of the change, outgoing Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence James Clapper says.
Oversight
USPS posts $3.5 billion third quarter loss
Workforce cuts and push for fewer delivery days will continue, officials say.
News
From Nextgov.com: Air traffic technologies get boost from Senate appropriators
But lawmakers are concerned FAA is taking too long to deploy key NextGen programs and have asked the agency to submit a spending plan that includes milestones and deadlines.
Oversight
Lawmaker proposes alternative mail delivery schedule
Postal Service says legislation does not go far enough to save money.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: GSA slams its way through IT improvements
One-day workshop addresses important technology projects , says agency CIO.
Oversight
Postal Service announces hiring freeze
Agency will halt hiring and promotions for foreseeable future, official says.
News
From Nextgov.com: $114 billion still available for federal contractors before Sept. 30
Agencies are likely to spend the remaining money on lower-cost items like computers and IT equipment, observer says.
Oversight
Government employees on film rated as good-looking, smart
Even in movies with a negative depiction of government, institutions rather than individuals were targeted.
News
From Nextgov.com: Social media raises federal record-keeping, privacy concerns
Web 2.0 tools are important for agency missions but require additional guidance , officials say.
News
From Nextgov.com: Contractors asked to voluntarily submit emissions data
GSA will give preference to vendors that provide greenhouse gas information , official says.
Pay & Benefits
Thrift Savings Plan launches new website
After delays, revamped site aims to offer easier navigation for users.
Defense
Veterans Affairs to streamline PTSD claims process
New rules eliminate detailed investigations into veterans’ service records.
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