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USPS mail theft led to $688M in ‘suspicious activity’ tied to check fraud

Despite a declining use of checks in the U.S., criminals are increasingly targeting the mail to commit check fraud.

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MSPB looks to streamline processes, avoid fallout from future board vacancies

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Schedule F would make agencies ‘hard-pressed’ to meet national security threats

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How AI, intelligent automation can revolutionize operations for federal agencies

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Editor's Pick

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: Does FEHB cover weight loss medications?

Feds with Benefits: Does FEHB cover weight loss medications?

As part of their initiative to prevent and treat obesity, OPM has required FEHB carriers to cover at least one GLP-1 drug for weight loss since early 2023.

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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

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.

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Ahead of CMMC rollout, Pentagon preps CUI training, tools

A DoD inspector general report found DoD inconsistently marked controlled unclassified information (CUI). Under CMMC, that could be a big problem.

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The ticking sound you hear is the final days of the fiscal year

“Every September, we have to do this dance where we figure out if the government will stay funded going into the new fiscal year,” – Loren Duggan said.

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Social Security Administration urging budget anomaly to avoid ‘devastating’ impacts

Without a 2025 budget increase for the Social Security Administration, Commissioner Martin O’Malley warned a hiring freeze and worsening services will come.

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‘Digital first’ in CX doesn’t mean digital only. Why agencies need an omnichannel strategy

Adobe’s Nancy Newell and Brian Chidester say an omnichannel customer experience strategy is about meeting customers where they are.

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Contractors prepare for appropriations to run out in two weeks

“It’s really important for contractors to begin preparing now, if they haven’t already, for that possibility,” said David Berteau.

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How HHS aims to keep AI-enabled medical devices working as they should

The DA has approved nearly a thousand AI-enabled medical gadgets. The question must be asked of how to keep these devices working properly over time.

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The contractor cybersecurity locomotive picks up steam

“I think we’ll see a lot of new developments in the next month or two with CMMC, and implementation sometime early next year,” said Eric Crusius.

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Army faces physician shortage amid recruitment and retention challenges

The Army Medical Corps is shrinking as more and more Army physicians are separating from the service rather than extending their careers.

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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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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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Workforce

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Schedule F would make agencies ‘hard-pressed’ to meet national security threats

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MSPB

MSPB looks to streamline processes, avoid fallout from future board vacancies

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