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The U.S. Tax Code President Trump signed into law earlier this year excludes reimbursements or in-kind contributions made by employers to defray the cost of moving, and after some pushback from lawmakers, the GSA has come up with a solution for feds. More

DOD to restrict personal devices in classified workspace

By FederalSoup Staff

The Defense Department on Tuesday announced that it will be strictly enforcing its restrictions on personal cellphone use and other mobile devices in secured areas.
House advances BOP gun locker bill

By Sherkiya Wedgeworth

A bill named after a slain Bureau of Prisons employee has passed the House of Representatives and aims to protect BOP employees on their commutes to and from work.
Report finds more feds watching porn while on the job

By FEND Staff

A follow-up investigation finds that more federal employees are watching pornography at work.
It pays to be a fed on the East Coast

By Sherkiya Wedgeworth

The Office of Personnel Management has released the salary data of federal employees, commonly requested information that is broken down by geographic location, occupation and race.
GSA begins plans to upgrade fed payroll system

By Sherkiya Wedgeworth

The General Services Administration is now in the beginning stages of plans to upgrade and modernize its civilian federal employee payroll system.
Acting VA Secretary Robert Wilkie nominated for permanent role

By FederalSoup Staff

In an “off-the-cuff” remark during a White House event on prison reform, President Trump announced his intent to nominate Acting Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie as the new permanent leader of the agency.
Pon defends retirement proposals at hearing

By FederalSoup Staff

Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., calls recent retirement cut proposals, “draconian,” but OPM Director Jeff Pon contends that he is bringing federal retirement benefits into the 21st century with his plan.
Use of 'official time' on the rise

By Sherkiya Wedgeworth

More federal employees are using official time to conduct union activities, according the latest report by the Office of Personnel Management.
State Department can now hire new employees

By FederalSoup Staff

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has lifted the State Department’s hiring freeze on foreign and civil services positions.