Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Move to Protect Feds In Case of Shutdown
Virginia representatives prep legislation to ensure back pay for furloughed workers if government closes.
Pay & Benefits
Obama Likely to Speak to Senior Executives on Dec. 15
President also expected to sign executive order on SES reforms.
Defense
Shipyard Senators Want Pentagon Travel Cuts Repealed
Bipartisan effort urges appropriators to reverse year-old cuts to long-term travel per diems for service members and Defense civilians.
Management
VA Deputy Says Administrative Leave For Employees Will Be Exception, Not Rule
Sloan Gibson on Wednesday also defended before a House panel his decision not to fire two senior executives.
Management
Republican Offers Feds ‘Heartfelt’ Thanks And An Apology For Breakfast
During a Washington event celebrating top agencies, Rep. Mark Meadows says he recognizes the importance of compensation in rewarding a job well done.
Management
NASA Is the Best Place to Work in Government, Homeland Security is the Worst--Again
The level of job satisfaction among federal employees at agencies with similar missions in areas such as law enforcement and public health varies widely, according to new analysis.
Management
Replacing Military Personnel With Civilians in Support Jobs Could Save Government Billions
Analysis shows it costs the federal government more overall to have active-duty members rather than civilians in certain noncombat positions.
Management
Punishment for VA Senior Executives Delayed Because of ‘Administrative Error’
Department has to rescind and re-issue demotions of Diana Rubens and Kimberly Graves, restarting the disciplinary process.
Pay & Benefits
Feds, Which Benefits Do You Love?
OPM next week will send a survey to the government workforce on health, retirement and other benefits.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Allow VA To Recoup Relocation Benefits
Under the legislation, the secretary could demand repayment from any employee for moving expenses paid by government.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Petition President for Paid Holiday on Christmas Eve
When Christmas last fell on a Friday in 2009, Obama gave employees a half day off on Dec. 24.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Funds Mostly Positive in November
The funds invested in international stocks and fixed income bonds were the only offerings in the red.
Pay & Benefits
Disabled Veteran Leave Law Only Applies to New Title 5 Feds
OPM reminds agencies that certain wounded warriors hired on, or after Nov. 5, 2016, are eligible for 104 hours of up-front sick leave.
Pay & Benefits
Demoted VA Senior Executives Still Eligible For Relocation Benefits
The department chose not to fire two top directors who misused their authority and received more than $400,000 in federal relocation incentives.
Pay & Benefits
Judge Says Fired VA Senior Executive Can Keep Her Bonus
The department failed to prove that Sharon Helman’s performance award was an administrative error.
Pay & Benefits
The Top 5 Most and Least Generous Agencies for Senior Executive Bonuses
The National Science Foundation and the Justice Department doled out the most money in individual performance awards in fiscal 2014.
Pay & Benefits
More Senior Execs Got Bonuses in 2014, and the Payouts Were Bigger
The average performance award increased from fiscal 2013 nearly $350 to $10,560.
Management
Watchdog: Vets in D.C. Waited More Than a Year For Home Health Care
IG finds delays at other facilities providing in-home assistance with bathing, eating, and other daily activities to disabled vets.
Features
We're Here to Help Ourselves
Government public affairs offices have a responsibility to share information with the public, but they also have an interest in portraying their agencies in the best light.
Pay & Benefits
House Passes Bill Capping Fiscal 2016 VA Senior Executive Bonuses
Companion legislation approved by Senate does not include language limiting VA performance awards for top career leaders.
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