Reorganization News

• DHS reorganizes science and tech arm to emphasize applications, customer experiences

  The Homeland Security Department’s Science and Technology directorate has reorganized. It aims to work more closely with the department’s operating divisions.

  Federal Drive
  October 31, 2018
• CBO: Giving Trump authority to devise re-org plan would not impact budget

  In today’s Federal Newscast, the Congressional Budget Office assesses a bill which would give the Trump administration expedited authority to reorganize the federal government.

  Federal Newscast
  October 26, 2018
• The curse of the OPM director

  Whomever is correct, all sides seem to agree Office of Personnel Management Director Jeff Pon’s departure and replacement with Margaret Weichert was abrupt.

  Mike Causey Federal Report
  October 26, 2018
• Having a consistent OMB DDM can impact federal management more than any specific agenda

  At the IBM Center for the Business of Government’s 20th anniversary celebration, three former OMB deputy directors for management offered advice and told stories of their experiences.

  Reporter's Notebook
  October 15, 2018
• OPM announces first batch of civil service changes, ‘more to come’

  The Office of Personnel Management said it will soon sign off two separate direct-hire authorities and will begin initial steps to develop a special occupational pay and classification system.

  Your Job
  October 11, 2018
• The future of the civil service

  Kristine Simmons, Thomas W. Ross and Bill Valdez join host Mike Causey on this week’s Your Turn to talk about a new report that proposes some major changes to the Civil Service Reform Act.

  Your Turn
  October 10, 2018
• Surviving your boss’ midlife crisis

  For many people age 40 seems to be the not-so-magic number. If you buy that, be advised that the Civil Service Reform Act is turning 40 this Saturday.

  Mike Causey Federal Report
  October 10, 2018
• Does the administration have what it takes to reinvigorate an outdated civil service system?

  In part three of its special report, “Civil Service Reimagined: 40 Years Later,” Federal News Network looks at the Office of Personnel Management, and how it, past administrations and members of Congress have hindered the agency’s ability to lead and create change in the federal workforce.

  Workforce
  October 09, 2018
• DHS: Agro Industry also facing cybersecurity challenges

  In today’s Federal Newscast, a new report from the Homeland Security Department says large agricultural operations face cyber threats like data theft, and even destruction of large-scale farm equipment.

  Federal Newscast
  October 09, 2018