Another Bid to Spur Telecommuting
A member of Congress who has been a major force in pushing for federal employees to telecommute, Rep. Frank Wolf, …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersSenate Bill Continues Several Policies
The Senate version of the Transportation-Treasury bill, like the House-passed bill, continues several long-standing provisions of similar bills. These include: …More
Pay-for-Performance Issues Also Raised
In addition, the White House has objected to a provision in the House bill that would guarantee employees of the …More
Different Standards for Comparison
The administration’s statement regarding the federal pay raise reflects a shift from the standards that the 1990 federal pay law-which …More
Administration Reiterates Opposition on Raise
Meanwhile, the White House reiterated its proposal, contained in both its original budget released in February and in an “alternative” …More
Contracting Provisions Draws Threat
In a policy statement regarding the House bill, the administration threatened to veto the Transportation-Treasury bill if it limits the …More
Veto Fight Could Be Ahead on Key Bill
The House in passing an appropriations bill that contains a 4.1 percent federal raise has set up a potential veto …More
Overview of Discipline for Poor Performance
The Merit Systems Protection Board, the agency that hears most appeals by federal employees of disciplinary actions, has published an …More
TSP Stock Fund Returns Stay Positive
The three stock-oriented Thrift Savings Plan funds continued their gaining streaks in August, with the small and mid-capitalization stock (S) …More
Big City, Big Prices
Of the highest-cost travel destinations, most are in major cities, including frequent travel destinations such as New York, Boston and …More
Many Per Diem Rates Rise
Federal employees traveling to numerous destinations will see slight increases in their per diem rate reimbursements effective October 1, under …More
Changes Wouldn’t be Immediate
Even under the fastest of scenarios, it appears unlikely that any changes in locality pay boundaries could be effective until …More
OMB Redraw a Bigger Issue
The council has rejected similar requests to expand those localities in the past, in part because it was waiting for …More
Locality Pay Boundaries Questions Arise
An advisory committee important to the operation of the general schedule locality pay system could recommend next month changing some …More
2.2 Percent on Tap for Top Officials
A 2.2 percent January 2004 pay increase for Congress, federal judges and top executive branch political appointees is on schedule …More
Some Confusion Regarding Raise
Some federal employees apparently became confused about the pay situation for January 2004 following the White House’s late-August recommendation for …More
Some Twists in Bills
While endorsing a 4.1 percent raise, the House bill contains several provisions that could have an important effect down the …More
4.1 Percent Raise Figure Advances
Both the House and Senate have moved further to reject President Bush’s proposal for a 2 percent January 2004 raise-a …More
In Remembrance
The second anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy is upon us. And once again while we mourn our dead, we pay …More
Timing Can Be Tricky
Those wishing to make catch-up contributions to the TSP can apply at any time; it is not necessary to wait …More
Catch-Up Contributions Starting for DoD Employees
Beginning with the pay period that starts Sunday (September 7) the Defense Department will start making deductions from payroll for …More
FEGLI Rates Also Could Rise
Another insurance rates announcement possible soon involves the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program. Many FEGLI rates rose at the …More
Limited Changes in Coverage Likely
Unlike in some past years, plans are not under orders from Congress to add certain new benefits, and OPM itself …More
New Plan Choices May Appear-Or Not
In addition to various measures to hold down costs, OPM has been encouraging plans to offer non-traditional designs. The most …More
Emphasis on Cost Containment
OPM has been encouraging plans to promote generic drug programs, use of less costly brand-name drugs, mail-order drug programs, and …More
FEHB Rates Announcement Pending
The Office of Personnel Management likely will soon announce new coverage and rates under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program …More
DoD Changes Ahead-But How Extensive?
The other major piece of must-pass legislation currently before Congress is the annual Defense Department authorization bill (HR-1588) that this …More
Transportation-Treasury Bill the Key
The key bill in the budget deliberations will be the Transportation-Treasury appropriations bill, which is ready for a House vote …More
Spending Bills Await Congress
Congress returns to work this week facing a full plate of business left over from before its August recess, including …More
FSA Program Launching at DoD, Elsewhere
Effective September 1, employees of the Defense and Energy departments, NASA, National Security Agency, National Science Foundation, Office of Management …More
