http://www2.census.gov/govs/apes/2012_summary_report.pdf
Reports that federal, state, and local governments employed a total of 22 million people as of March 2012, a decrease of nearly 76,000 from the previous census in 2007.Also provides information on payroll and distribution of employees by function. From the Census Bureau
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/R43184.pdf
Presents a synopsis of sections of the Act that pertain to personnel policy including force size, pay, health care, and sexual assault. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://oversight.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/FDA-Staff-Report-final.pdf
Reports on an investigation of a surveillance program conducted by the Food and Drug Administration against whistleblower employees who warned of alleged hazards related to approved medical devices. From the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R43365.pdf
Summarizes and analyzes the issues of conflicts of interest in federal law and regulation regarding officers and employees in the executive branch. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://leg2.state.va.us/dls/h&sdocs.nsf/By+Year/RD752014/$file/RD75.pdf
Lists officers, boards, and commissions for the state government. Timing of release results initially in McDonnell administration listings under the Office of the Governor. From the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth
http://www.gao.gov/assets/670/660449.pdf
In 2012 personnel costs for current and former federal civilian employees represented about 26% of total discretionary spending. This report examines employment trends of federal civilian personnel from 2004 to 2012 and the extent to which federal civilian employee compensation has changed and reasons for the change. From the Government Accountability Office
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL30959.pdf
Describes the process by which nominations are assigned to committees of the Senate by the Executive Clerk, identifies by Senate Committee presidentially appointed positions requiring Senate confirmation, and includes a complete list of the presidentially appointed positions that no longer require Senate confirmation. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL31980.pdf
Describes the process by which the Senate provides advice and consent on presidential nominations, updated to include changes with the passage of the so-called nuclear option in November 2013. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists