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Fun stuff: limber limbs and wax presidents
Every week, Federal New's Radio's Ruben Gomez speaks with Recreation News Editor Marvin Bond about fun things to do in and near the nation's capital.
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Fun stuff: Marx Brothers tribute, maple sugaring
Every week, Federal New's Radio's Ruben Gomez speaks with Recreation News Editor Marvin Bond about fun things to do in and near the nation's capital.
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Fun stuff: nearby getaways
Every week, Federal New's Radio's Ruben Gomez speaks with Recreation News Editor Marvin Bond about fun things to do in and near the nation's capital.
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Congress mulls expansion of VA's system to verify veteran-owned firms
The Veterans Affairs Department's process for verifying eligibility in the service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses program could become standard procedure for all agencies. VA is the only department that checks to make sure contractors are eligible.
Tags: acquisition , contracting , Service-disabled veteran owned small business , SBA , GAO , House , House Oversight and Government Reform Commitee
AGA recommends new COO, PIO job descriptions
The Association of Government Accountants is calling on the government to change how it finds and hires chief operating officers. AGA said better hires should lead to better program performance. And despite finding a number of shortcomings, AGA said performance improvement is working across the government.
Tags: performance improvement , AGA , Harold Steinberg , Association of Government Accountants , FAA , DoJ , Toni Trombecky , performance improvement officer , management , best practices
TSA, NGA offer buyouts, early outs
TSA is offering targeted early retirements, but certain mission-critical employees cannot apply. NGA is offering 150 buyouts.
Tags: VERA , VSIP , early retirement , workforce , workforce reduction , buyouts , pay and benefits , retirement , TSA , NGA ,
GSA seeks buyouts, early-out approval
The agency said it wants to reduce its workforce by 5 percent. GSA hopes the restructuring will ensure it has the skill sets required for peak efficiency and effectiveness. The Office of Personnel Management must approve its request.
Tags: GSA , buyouts , workforce , management , pay and benefits , retirement ,
DynCorp, EEOC settle harassment, retaliation suit
The company will pay $155,000 to settle claims that one of its employees harassed another with daily derogatory sex-based comments. DynCorp denies any wrongdoing and says the alleged harasser is no longer an employee.
Tags: DynCorp , EEOC , management , harassment , Retaliation , workforce , personnel issues , James Friso ,
2011 Buyout Guide
A list of federal agencies that considered or offered buyouts and early retirements in 2011.
Tags: buyouts , workforce , budget , management , pay and benefits , retirement , workforce reduction , VSIP , VERA ,
USDA saves $800 million in improper payments from being made
USDA Under Secretary Kevin Concannon says that his department has cut improper payments from 10 percent to less than 4 percent from its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Tags: USDA , Kevin Concannon , fraud , SNAP , Federal Drive , food stamps , Michael OConnell
