FEDWeek

Conversions to Schedule P/C Pending; Acknowledgement Form Draws Attention

Now more than two weeks since regulations creating Schedule Policy/Career were finalized, potentially affected employees continue to await formal notice …More

New MSPB Ruling Could Have Broad Impact on Employee Appeal Rights

An MSPB ruling in a case involving the firing of two immigration judges could have a wide-ranging impact on appeal …More

Yet Another Report Finds Security Risks at Federal Buildings Unaddressed

The GSA “is not consistently addressing deficient security fixtures at GSA-controlled facilities, leaving the facilities and occupants at risk from …More

VA Violating Court Order to Reinstate Union Rights, AFGE Says

The AFGE has said that the VA is in violation of a court order to reinstate union rights to employees …More

Federal Employee Survey Shows Steep Drops in Engagement, Views of Leadership, Agency Performance

In what amounts to a 360-degree evaluation, “the Trump administration has received a failing grade on its management of our …More

OPM Takeovers of RIF, Suitability Appeals Would Deprive Employees of Important Legal Rights, Unions Say

Two recently sets of proposed rules from OPM under which it would take over appeals by federal employees who lose …More

Court Orders Voice of America Employees Reinstated

IRS Job Cuts Put Critical Operations at Risk, GAO Says

COLA Count Increases to 0.7 Percent; Does not Yet Reflect Rising Energy Prices

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Federal Retirement & Financial Planning Report

FERS Supplement vs The 10% Pension Bonus

Updated: Federal employees enjoy many benefits in retirement. Two great benefits are the FERS supplement and the 10% pension bonus. …More

Best States to Retire for Federal Retirees
‘Surprise’ Medical Billing Uncommon in FEHB, Little Changed under 2020 Law, Says Report
Voluntary vs Discontinued Service Retirement
Key Points for Long-Term Care Insurance Purchases
Study Finds Two Main Reasons Older Home Sellers Get Smaller Prices
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Federal Manager's Daily Report

Senators Add to Objections over Shifting RIF, Suitability Appeals from MSPB to OPM

A dozen Senate Democrats have added to the objections over proposed OPM rules to take over from the MSPB the …More

AI Use Cases Balloon at IRS as Needed Staff Shrinks, GAO Finds
MSPB Clarifies Legal Standards for Charging Employees as AWOL
OPM Drops FOIA Modernization Rules Proposed in 2008; Already Out of Date
Performance Management Now More Complex but Not More Effective, Poll Finds
federal protective service
Bills on Federal Buildings, Other Issues Advancing in Congress
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TSP Investment Report

TSP: Investing Through a Crisis

There are approximately seven million active Federal Employees and Retirees investing in the Thrift Saving Plan (TSP).  They are a …More

Where Should I Put My TSP in Retirement
Trump Holds up TSP as a Model for Workers Without Employer Plans
Should I be Aiming for a $1 Million TSP?

Armed Forces News

VA Reviewing Eligibility to ‘Double Dip’ in Montgomery and Post-9/11 GI Bills

The VA has announced it is streamlining how veterans learn about their eligibility for education and training benefits under both …More

Judge Orders VA to Reinstate Union Contract for 320,000 Workers
Army Testing New 30mm Proximity Round to Counter Drones; Slated for Apaches
Veterans Who Depend on Mental Health Care Keep Losing Their Therapists Under Trump
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