Contracting-Out Language also at Issue
Several of the pending leftover appropriations bills contain restrictions on the government’s contracting out program that have been the source …More
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Federal employee organizations still are looking for ways to get the 2.7 percent figure paid, and to make it retroactive. …More
One More Time on Pay Raise
Among the unfinished spending bills is the Transportation-Treasury measure, the traditional vehicle for the annual federal pay raise. The House …More
Congress Has Leftovers for New Year’s
The new Congress that formally convenes today faces budgetary work left over from last year in addition to the regular …More
Expert’s View: When You Change FEHB Plans or Options
If you changed your FEHB coverage for 2007, there are several issues you should be aware of, writes benefits expert …More
Higher Contributions for TSP Investors
The IRS-imposed dollar limit on allowable individual contributions the TSP rises to $15,500 in 2007. Those under the FERS system …More
Voluntary Contributions Rate Rises
The interest paid in the voluntary contribution retirement savings program available to CSRS (but not FERS) employees will be 4.875 …More
Medicare Costs Rise
The monthly premium paid by those receiving Medicare Part B (primarily physicians’ services) benefits are rising to $93.50 for most …More
Social Security Rates Changing
For FERS employees, the Social Security maximum wage base is rising to $97,500 from $94,200. That is the portion of …More
FEDVIP, FSA Coverage Also Effective
Coverage that was elected for Federal Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) benefits also is taking effect, as are elections …More
New FEHB Coverage Begins
Also beginning this month are the new premium rates paid by both employees and retirees under the Federal Employees Health …More
Retiree COLA Payout
Retirees are getting their annual cost-of-living adjustments with their January checks (or direct deposits, for those who get their payments …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
Late Changes to FEHB, FSAs Allowed
OPM has issued guidance regarding the recently signed Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006, which changed several aspects …More
Summary of Veterans Employment
OPM has released the latest of its annual reports on veterans employment in government, including a summary of the most …More
What’s Acceptable in Gift-Getting
Unless the frequency of the acceptance of gifts ould appear to be improper, an employee generally may accept: gifts based …More
Expert’s View: COLAs for 2007
“Every January, federal retirees enjoy a cost-of-living adjustment, writes benefits expert Reg Jones. However, anyone retired for less than a …More
Pay Rules Updated
President Bush has issued an executive order that revises certain special pay procedures for federal employees, in order to bring …More
…But Those Chances Appear Slim
Both major forces in the budgetary action ahead have signaled that chances of boosting the raise might be slim. The …More
Chances of Boosting Raise Exist…
Congress returns to work just after New Year’s and could, in theory at least, boost the raise to the 2.7 …More
Another Pay Order, Final Tables Coming
Assuming past practice is followed, President Bush will issue toward the end of this month an executive order that will …More
Justice Attorney Comp Time Bill Passes
Congress has sent to President Bush HR-4057, a bill to assure that Justice Department attorneys, including assistant U.S. Attorneys, are …More
Postal Bill Has FECA Waiting Period
A postal reform bill that Congress passed just before adjourning (HR-6407) requires that postal employees go through a three-day waiting …More
Gates’ Statement on NSPS
New DoD Secretary Robert Gates made this statement in regard to NSPS in response to a Senate questionnaire during his …More
NSPS Case Argued Before Appeals Court
The latest round of the running battle between the Pentagon and federal unions over the national security personnel system has …More
FEDVIP Belated Enrollments Accepted
OPM is accepting belated enrollments in the Federal Dental and Vision Insurance Program, due to problems that arose with the …More
Measure Seeks to Lessen Funding Problems
The continuing resolution applies to departments and agencies other than DoD and DHS, the only two whose regular appropriations have …More
Some Twists on Raise
The 1.7 percent across-the-board component acts as a cap on congressional pay, but the budget “continuing resolution” bars members of …More
Breakdown of 2007 Increases
The raise will be split for general schedule employees as 1.7 percent across-the-board and the funds for the other 0.5 …More
2.2 Percent Raise Upcoming
Congress has adjourned for the year without formally setting a figure for the January 2007 federal pay raise, meaning that …More
