Management

Who is Sloan Gibson, the New Acting Head of VA?

The former banking and nonprofit executive doesn’t have much experience in the federal government.

Management

Firing Federal Employees Isn’t Easy, But It Can Be Done

Revisiting the myth of the bulletproof fed amid the growing scandal at the Veterans Affairs Department.

Pay & Benefits

A Special Sick Leave Bank for Disabled Vets?

Proposal would help new feds who are disabled veterans attend mandatory medical appointments without burning up sick leave.

Management

Top Senior Execs to Be Honored Next Week, But Not With Bonuses

Group will host a State Department reception for 2013 presidential rank award finalists.

Management

House OKs 1.8 Percent Pay Raise for Troops, Officer Pay Freeze

Defense authorization bill also includes provisions making it easier to re-employ retirees, and limiting furloughs of working capital fund employees.

Management

The 10 Public Housing Authority Officials Paid the Most from Federal Coffers

Some top PHA officials earned more than the cap of $155,500 last year in federally-funded salary and bonus because of a loophole in the law.

Management

Some Public Housing Authorities Exploit Pay Cap Through Bonuses

Data shows all PHAs complied with $155,500 federally-funded salary cap in 2013, but some doled out more in bonuses through law’s loophole.

Defense

House Will Vote This Week on 1.8 Percent Military Pay Raise

The fiscal 2015 Defense authorization bill gives tacit approval to the raise that will automatically take place under the law; President Obama has recommended a 1 percent boost.

Pay & Benefits

House to Vote on Firing VA Senior Execs

A bill that would enhance the department secretary’s authority to sack poor performers at scandal-plagued VA hits the floor Wednesday.

Pay & Benefits

Bill Would Exempt Federal Public Safety Officers From Retirement Tax Penalty

Legislation would make sure federal law enforcement employees and firefighters don’t pay 10 percent tax on TSP money when they retire early.

Pay & Benefits

OPM Wants to Untie Agencies' HR Knots

The government’s human resources shop is trying to improve federal hiring and retention partly by catering to individual agencies’ needs.

Oversight

Poll: Americans Have More Faith in Themselves Than in Uncle Sam

The public believes individuals and local organizations are better than the federal government is right now at tackling major challenges facing the country.

Briefing

Around Government

Spidey’s speedy delivery, states and their federal money, weather forecasts months in advance.

Defense

Panel Approves 1.8 Percent Pay Raise for Troops

The Armed Services Committee reported out the fiscal 2015 Defense authorization bill; pay boost is slightly more than the president’s 1 percent proposal.

Management

Obama Cabinet Secretaries Shower Feds With Love

Town hall underscores employees’ dedication and creativity during chaotic times, urges better marketing and PR to highlight government services.

Pay & Benefits

Phased Retirement Is in Regulation Limbo

The rule implementing the two-year-old law to allow eligible feds to partially retire and work part-time is still under review.