Office of Personnel Management
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In today's Federal Newscast, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration reports the IRS didn’t take a closer look at nearly 370,000 high-income non-filers between 2014 and 2016.
June 02, 2020 -
Masks aren't required at Office of Personnel Management facilities, and employees with limited transportation or dependent care options will be "encouraged" to telework throughout phases one and two of the agency's reopening plan.
June 01, 2020 -
House Democrats in their latest stimulus bill included a billion dollars for federal IT modernization after a $3 billion proposal was left out of the CARES Act.
May 21, 2020 -
In earliest days of the coronavirus pandemic, the Veterans Health Administration took apart its hiring process and found a way to waive or delay steps to onboard new employees within three days. With any luck, hiring at VHA will never be the same, the agency said.
May 19, 2020 -
According to new research from the Merit Systems Protection Board, downsizing and decentralization within federal HR over the last three decades have created a void that agencies haven't been able to fill.
May 18, 2020 -
In today's Federal Newscast, two members of Congress want the White House to save all records on the firing of State Department Inspector General Steve Linick.
May 18, 2020 -
Under the Heroes Act, the $3 trillion coronavirus relief package House Democrats unveiled Tuesday, eligible federal employees would keep teleworking through the end of the year, while those working on the frontlines of the government's pandemic response could receive up to $10,000 in additional premium pay.
May 12, 2020 -
In today's Federal Newscast, Veterans Affairs has a new plan to eventually resume normal operations for its hospitals, cemeteries and benefits offices.
May 08, 2020 -
Agencies are substituting in-person hiring events with virtual job fairs and recruiting webinars, and many organizations are thinking outside the box to onboard new employees.
May 07, 2020 -
GAO's Director of Homeland Security and Justice issues, Triana McNeil, joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin for a review.
May 07, 2020 -
A few more feds parted ways with the government last month, but still no more than they did a year ago.
May 07, 2020 -
In today's Federal Newscast, House and Senate lawmakers are using legislation and pressuring the White House to obtain hazard pay and extra leave capabilities for federal employees who are continuing to work during the coronavirus pandemic.
May 06, 2020 -
In today's Federal Newscast, three Virginia Democrats are looking for more telework flexibilities ahead of upcoming construction on Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority lines this summer.
May 04, 2020 -
In today's Federal Newscast, a bipartisan coalition in the House sees public support for the Postal Service as leverage to give the agency emergency funding.
May 01, 2020 -
George Nesterczuk, the president's first pick to lead the Office of Personnel Management, is returning to the agency as an adviser to the acting director. Nesterczuk withdrew his nomination from Senate consideration nearly three years ago.
April 30, 2020