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Lawmakers tee up federal fraud scorecard to measure agency programs

Social Security’s SSI program and the IRS’s Earned Income Tax Credit program are among those subject to the new federal fraud scorecard.

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VA plans to keep growing health care workforce, if Congress fixes $12B shortfall in FY 2025 budget

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Lawmakers file discharge petition, aiming to force floor vote on WEP, GPO bill

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Pentagon’s first cyber policy chief targets better metrics for cybersecurity progress

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Army Contracting Command driving move to agile software

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Speaker Johnson postpones vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown

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A Tuesday like no other: An oral history of 9/11 through the eyes of federal employees

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Whether feds are in the office or teleworking, experts say it’s all about results

OMB's new federal telework report is nearly 3,000 pages. But workplace experts said even in that much space, some agencies still aren't telling the right story.

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Feds with Benefits: An introduction, and advice about Medicare Part B

Consumers’ Checkbook Senior Editor Kevin Moss introduces his new column on FEHB benefits, and kicks things off with some advice on Medicare Part B.

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Federal News Network's New Hire Guide

Federal News Network's New Hire Guide

New to civil service? We created this guide to provide insights and pointers to first-time feds. Be inspired by careerists and also get pointers to make the transition to your new job as smooth as possible. (Pssst: It includes health and life insurance cheat sheets too!)

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Federal employees have the opportunity to be a part of the world's largest and most successful workplace charity campaign

Federal employees have the opportunity to be a part of the world's largest and most successful workplace charity campaign

The Combined Federal Campaign giving season has officially begun! Federal employees have the opportunity to be a part of the world's largest and most successful workplace charity campaign by supporting wide-reaching non-profit organizations. Give today: https://cfcgiving.opm.gov/welcome

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Feds working overseas face 22% pay cut, if Congress doesn’t reauthorize necessary funds

State Department officials notified the American Foreign Service Association about the possible lapse of funds in July.

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How Labor solved its IT modernization funding puzzle

Gundeep Ahluwalia, the former Labor Department chief information officer, said in an exit interview that the agency reduced its spending on outdated technology.

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The FBI's CAT has been stalking cyber rats for nearly 20 years

“We have this whole government approach that we take in response to intrusions that are targeting the US government and our allies,” Unit Chief Scott Ledford.

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API security: Protecting data on the move | Download now

Pick up cyber pointers now from leaders at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Defense Department’s Platform One, Department of Energy and Navy’s Black Pearl. Download our exclusive eBook now!

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Upcoming 2025 PMF class to see more program flexibilities

With OPM’s final rule, agencies can move Presidential Management Fellow (PMF) graduates to full-time jobs at different agencies in certain circumstances.

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2024 Sammies highlight extraordinary work of public servants at ‘vital’ time

The Partnership for Public Service will honor all the 2024 Sammies winners during an awards ceremony on Sept. 11 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

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DHS cyber review board to announce latest project 'soon'

DHS is asking Congress to help the Cyber Safety Review Board with legislative authorities, funding and subpoena powers to aid its cyber incident investigations.

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After a long wait, federal benefits for more 9/11 first responders

“Anxiety and depression still haunt this population today, 23 years later,” attorney Michael Barasch said.

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Army Contracting Command driving move to agile software

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Pentagon chief says a six-month temporary budget bill will have devastating effects on the military

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Pay & Benefits

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After a long wait, federal benefits for more 9/11 first responders

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Social Security Card, benefits statement and 100 dollar bills. Social security funding, payment, retirement and federal government benefits concept

Lawmakers file discharge petition, aiming to force floor vote on WEP, GPO bill

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Feds working overseas face 22% pay cut, if Congress doesn’t reauthorize necessary funds

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Technology

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Pentagon’s first cyber policy chief targets better metrics for cybersecurity progress

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Defense

Army Contracting Command driving move to agile software

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Workforce

VA bonuses, Veterans Homeless Grants

VA plans to keep growing health care workforce, if Congress fixes $12B shortfall in FY 2025 budget

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IRS-Tax Gap Estimates

Paper-flooded IRS campus once faced closure. Now it’s the model for its modernization plans

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