Ensuring Continued Accountability in Federal Hiring

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Source: White House webpage

Sec. 2. Policies and Procedures to Govern Federal Hiring. No Federal civilian position that is vacant may be filled, and no new position may be created, except as provided for in this order or required by applicable law. Except as set forth in section 3 of this order, this policy applies to all executive departments and agencies (agencies) regardless of their sources of operational or programmatic funding.

Within 60 days of the date of this order, each agency shall prepare an Annual Staffing Plan, in coordination with OPM and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), to ensure that new career appointments in the upcoming fiscal year are in the highest-need areas and aligned with the priorities of my Administration. Agencies shall submit final Annual Staffing Plans to OPM and OMB. In these plans, agencies shall seek to improve operational efficiency; eliminate duplicative or unnecessary functions and positions; reduce unnecessary or low-value contractor positions; promote employee accountability; enhance delivery of essential services; appropriately prioritize hiring for national security, homeland security, and public safety positions;

Exceptions
positions related to immigration enforcement, national security, or public safety


Read more: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/10/ensuring-continued-accountability-in-federal-hiring/

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The orange clown is at it again. Decimating the federal workforce … with the exception of ICE agents of course. I see them using this quarterly “review” as a way to just keep axing government jobs. I can’t wait until this whole lot is rotting in prison!!!!!