Federal Drive
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Examiners at the Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) typically have to look at thousands of documents to determine whether an application is valid.
May 16, 2024 -
Do federal employees make more or less than people with similar jobs in the private sector? It's a question often asked, often answered, and never settled.
May 16, 2024 -
Sometimes federal procurements don't go according to the rules. Sometimes its worse, when bribes and kickbacks come into play.
May 16, 2024 -
An employee's statement that he or she is dealing with domestic violence is generally enough for the agency to grant leave.
May 16, 2024 -
The GAO found issues with the government audit process at the Federal Audit Clearinghouse, where non-federal grant or aid recipients require single auditing.
May 15, 2024 -
The government has long had issues regarding Sikorsky’s compliance with cost-accounting standards, but hasn’t taken action.
May 15, 2024 -
The Defense Department wanted ideas for talent management, and 200 came in. Nine finalists have now been selected.
May 15, 2024 -
Current law only allows for feds to lose their pensions for conviction on national security charges.
May 15, 2024