Check Those Pay Statements
This is a good time to take a close look at pay and leave statements. The 1 percent general schedule …More
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Employees under the FERS system might need to doublecheck that their TSP investment rates are structured to their best benefit, …More
Key Committees Realigned
The two main committees overseeing federal employment matters have restructured themselves for the new Congress, with the key subcommittees revamped …More
SES, Clearance Bills Introduced
SES members at the VA would have to change jobs within the department at least every five years and only …More
Leave Memo Both Less, More Than It Appears
A White House memo telling agencies to grant employees up to 30 days of advanced sick leave for certain child-related …More
Basic Advance Leave Policies Not Changed
The memo does not change the amounts of advance sick leave allowable. Agencies may advance up to 30 days of …More
Administrative Leave Idea Requires Legislation
Separately, President Obama called for passage of legislation creating six weeks of paid parental leave for childbirth, adoption or foster …More
Several Bills Reintroduced
Meanwhile, legislation has been reintroduced in the House (HR-313), and is planned in the Senate, to expand sick leave rights …More
Some VA Whistleblowers Get Help
The Office of Special Counsel, which has been inundated over the last year with complaints of retaliation against whistleblowers by …More
Legislative Year Kicking Off
Although Congress has been in session since last week, the traditional Washington work year kickoff comes next Tuesday (January 20) …More
Familiar Proposals Likely from White House
The Obama administration budget is expected to repeat several proposals it has raised for several years running regarding federal benefits: …More
More Proposals from Congressional Republicans
House Republicans meanwhile are expected to renew their push for several budget-related proposals that have been included in their own …More
Disciplinary Issues Likely to Arise
One change in law made last year on a bipartisan basis is seen as setting a precedent for further action …More
Several Long-Running Issues Still on Plate
Political leaders also could revisit several long-running issues, some of which have drawn bipartisan support. For example, a postal reform …More
Already Approved Changes Await Finalization
One change already enacted into law and put into effect—on paper, at least—is phased retirement, allowing retirement-eligible employees to ask …More
Auditors Look at the FEGLI Books
OPM auditors recently examined the books of the FEGLI program and while the report generally was positive it did find …More
Administration Seeks to Boost Employee Engagement
A memo from the White House and the heads of OPM and OMB seeks to improve employee engagement in the …More
Memo Outlines Possible Steps
Agencies are to review and analyze data “to identify areas/organizations of strength and weakness, gathering input from employees, and using …More
Reminder on Increases
Most federal employees work under a pay cycle whose ending date for the current biweekly period will be Saturday (January …More
Note Impact on TSP Investments
Employees may invest in the TSP by percentage of salary or by dollar amount per pay period. Regular investments continue …More
C Fund Leads Way in 2014
The large company stock C fund posted the highest return among TSP funds in calendar year 2-2014, up by 13.78 …More
Tighten Protections, OPM Tells FEHB Plans
OPM has ordered FEHB carriers to put in place a series of protections against fraud, waste and abuse such as …More
Proposal Would Guard Enrollees Against Dropouts
FEHB enrollees would be at no risk of losing their health insurance coverage if their plan drops out of the …More
Poll: Would a Standard 4-Day Federal Workweek Be Better?
If you had the option, would you prefer a 4-day (40 hour) federal workweek over the established 5-day week? Poll …More
New Year Brings New Finances
The arrival of the new year brings several changes in the financial pictures of federal employees and retirees, some due …More
TSP Investment Limits Bump Up
The investment limit on tax-favored retirement savings plans such as the TSP will rise to $18,000 from $17,500. That’s the …More
Social Security Tax Threshold Rises
The Social Security withholding “FICA” tax of 6.2 percent will apply to salary up to $118,500, up from $117,000. For …More
Other Social Security Figures Rising
For those drawing Social Security benefits, the earnings test applying to beneficiaries aged 62 through “full retirement age,” currently 66, …More
Order Finalizes 1 Percent Raise
President Obama has issued an executive order finalizing what has been evident for many months, that federal employees will get …More
Raise Doesn’t Extend to Some
Another provision of the budget measure specified that political appointees under the Executive Schedule are to have their pay frozen, …More
