We Watched the State of the Union So You Didn’t Have To
Putting as much politics aside as possible, here are highlights of what government workers should know about the State of the Union.
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OPM Urges Agencies to Prioritize Speedy Back Pay Post-Shutdown
Some payroll and shared service centers said that employees affected by the shutdown can expect retroactive pay no later than Jan. 31.
Government Shutdown Talk Slows Down: Momentum Turns Toward Resolution
As the midnight Friday deadline draws closer, the cards are falling into place for a surprise resolution to the long-term federal budget impasse that has threatened a shutdown.
White House Details Proposal to Merge, Reorganize Agencies
The Trump administration on Thursday released a 132-page plan outlining sweeping reforms and recommendations for reorganizing the federal government, including merging the Education and Labor departments and stripping the Office of Personnel Management of its policy functions.
Understanding Cybersecurity in Trump’s Budget
With the unveiling of Trump’s proposed 2018 budget, learn about some key cybersecurity initiatives, reforms and programs proposed.
NASA, Interior Among Agencies Eyeing Buyouts
In an effort to align with workforce reductions called for by the Trump administration, several agencies are looking to offer early retirement packages and separation incentive payments.
8 IT Takeaways From Trump’s 2018 Budget
Federal spending on information technology would increase 1.7 percent to $95.7 billion in fiscal 2018 under President Donald Trump’s budget proposal — up from $94.1 billion this year.
Trump’s Cyber Order Calls for Accountability, Adoption of NIST Framework
A new cyber executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Thursday makes clear that the heads of government agencies will be held accountable for managing security risks across their organizations.
OPM Says Agencies Have yet to Request Voluntary Separation, Retirement
OPM has yet to receive any agency requests since the administration detailed its plan for reforming the federal government in April. But the agency is taking steps to streamline and speed the approval process for VERA/VSIP authority.
White House Reforms: ‘A Financial Initiative With an IT Flavor’
If agencies can’t describe their investments in financial terms, it won’t resonate, said OMB Acting CIO Margie Graves. That’s why Graves is working closely with OMB’s Deputy Controller on White House efforts to shrink the size and cost of the federal government.
