admin If you already have FEHB, should you sign up for Medicare B?
Pairing your federal health plan with Medicare can lower out-of-pocket costs, but monthly premiums and income-based surcharges add up. Here’s…
USDA, undeterred by judge’s stay, moves ‘full-bore ahead’ with reorganization steps
The Agriculture Department is still carrying out reorganization activities not explicitly barred by a judge’s stay.
USPTO looks to AI agents to ease examiner workloads
The office’s Acting Commissioner for Patents Barry Schindler said putting agents in the hands of its examiners “can shorten that…
‘It’s The Price is Right’: How USCIS artificially deflated employee ratings under forced distribution mandate
A federal whistleblower says the agency instituted a forced distribution of employee performance ratings last year, months before the Trump…
HHS telework rollback challenge upheld by FLRA
Federal Labor Relations Authority members wrote that HHS seemingly used generative AI tools to draft its legal brief, since many…
‘Last chance to stay where you are.’ USDA gives some employees facing relocation a shot at unfilled local jobs
A Natural Resources Conservation Service employee said most critical vacancies available at his grade level would amount to a "voluntary…
If you already have FEHB, should you sign up for Medicare B?
Pairing your federal health plan with Medicare can lower out-of-pocket costs, but monthly premiums and income-based surcharges add up. Here’s…
CDC hiring plan and more permanent leadership coming soon, director tells staff
CDC leaders say they're close to finishing a hiring plan that would replenish the agency’s ranks after deep staffing cuts…
ICE wants AI to take on more of its legal workload
The agency is looking for software that can help its attorneys manage the growing demands of litigation, investigations and other…
Instagram, comic books and public engagement: One watchdog’s plan to protect inspector general independence
Lucy Lang, the inspector general for New York state, argued in an interview with Government Executive that IGs should prioritize…