FEDWeek
Threat of Funding Lapse, Shutdown Just ahead Once Again
The latest in what has proved to be a long line of potential agency funding lapses of the fiscal year …More
Safety of Letter Carriers Draws More Attention
Renewed attention has been raised to the running issue of safety of letter carriers, with introduction of a new bill …More
Carriers Chosen for New Postal-Only Health Plan
OPM has conditionally approved 32 carriers for the new Postal Service Health Benefits program for postal employees and retirees that …More
House Backs Bills Aiming to Consolidate Office Space, over White House Opposition
The House has passed, over the objections of the White House, a set of bills pressing for consolidating federal office …More
Biden Recommends 2 Percent Pay Raise for January 2025
President Biden has recommended that federal employees receive a 2 percent pay raise in January 2025, a figure well below …More
White House Cites Efforts on Federal Employee Compensation Beyond Annual Raise
While seeking a January 2025 raise of 2 percent (see related story), the White House’s fiscal 2025 budget proposal cites …More
Federal Retirement & Financial Planning Report
All the Things That Get Deducted from Your FERS Pension
Having a pension in retirement is one of the best benefits that federal employees enjoy. Very few private sector employers …More
Federal Manager's Daily Report
Court Sides with Agency on Probationary Period Dispute
A federal court has sided with an agency in a dispute over removing an employee during the probationary period, saying …More
TSP Investment Report
April 1, Required Beginning Date for RMDs
When one thinks of finances and the month of April, the first date that pops into mind is April 15th, …More
Armed Forces News
2025 Budget Request Calls for 4.5-Percent Raise
Service members would receive a 4.5-percent raise in basic pay, under $849.8 billion defense-spending request for 2025 that the Biden …More