http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL34680.pdf
Covers the causes of federal shutdowns, agency shutdown processes, and the effects on government workers and agency operations. Also covers potential issues that Congress should consider. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/furlough-guidance
Advice for federal agencies on preparing for a possible government shutdown. From the Office of Personnel Management
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R43186.pdf
Covers the basics of federal financial disclosure including who is required to file, what information must be disclosed, and what information is available to the public. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/governments/cb13-tps76.html
Press release on updating of financial information relating to state-administered pension systems as part of the Census of Governments for 2012. Includes liability statistics projecting total obligations for covering costs for former and current employees. From the Census Bureau.
http://www.dod.mil/dodgc/defense_ethics/dod_oge/eef_complete.doc
Case studies of government workers gone wild–in failing to live up to their ethical responsibilities. Updated July 2013 edition From the Standards of Conduct Office of the Department of Defense General Counsel’s Office
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/RL30802.pdf
Covers personnel issues related to the seven individual reserve components of the armed forces, including organization, utilization, and compensation. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.gao.gov/assets/660/654875.pdf
Examines how the UN sets salaries for professional staff, how it compares salaries with those of U.S. civil servants, and how benefits/allowances provided for UN staff compare with those provided to U.S. civil service employees. From the Government Accountability Office
http://www.ofr.gov/OFRUpload/OFRData/2013-09945_PI.pdf
Covers both tangible gifts and gifts of travel or travel expenses. Includes name of person accepting gift, date, approximate value, disposition or current location, foreign donor, and circumstances justifying acceptance. From the State Department