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16 April 2011

FedSmith.com: House Passes $6.2 Trillion Budget Cut Plan

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No Proposed Change to Federal Retirement, Pay Systems in Budget Proposal
The latest budget proposal from the administration does not adopt many of the recommendations from the deficit reduction commission and does not propose substantial changes to the federal retirement system. Here are some of the changes proposed to save money by the federal government that will impact some in the federal community--including one agency where the agency would initiate a buyout of jobs no longer needed.
Posted: 4/16

House Passes $6.2 Trillion Budget Cut Plan
House Republicans pushed to passage the $6.2 trillion cost cutting plan by Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan. The GOP budget passed 235-193 with every Democrat voting "no."
Posted: 4/15
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GAO: Federal Agencies Made $125.4 Billion in Improper Payments in FY 2010
According to the GAO, for fiscal year 2010, federal agencies reported an estimated $125.4 billion in improper payments, an increase of about $16 billion over the fiscal year 2009 estimate of $109.2 billion.
Posted: 4/16
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"You Think We're Stupid?"
President Obama had some criticism for Republicans about the budget debate, but he may not have intended for everybody to hear him.
Posted: 4/15
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Senate Committee Approves Bill to Stop Abuse of Government Charge Cards by Federal Employees
A Senate committee recently passed legislation sponsored by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) to require federal agencies to put new safeguards and controls on government charge cards used by federal employees. The bill also would require penalties for violations.
Posted: 4/15
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OMB to Agencies: Business as Usual
A memorandum from OMB director Jacob Lew indicates that federal agencies are open for business as usual following the budget agreement late Friday night.

Five Day Mail Delivery? GAO Weighs In
The GAO has issued a report on the potential cost savings vs. risk factors for the USPS moving to a 5 day mail delivery schedule. According to GAO, the new schedule would likely result in substantial savings, however the extent of these savings depends on how effectively it is implemented.

VA Undersecretary: All VHA Employees Will Continue to Work and Be Paid
This memo was provided to FedSmith.com by a reader with the VHA. It says that the VHA has sufficient funds and will continue to operate and pay its employees normally in the event of a shutdown.

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