Savings Projections Show Differences in Costs
The CBO briefing showed an average net cost to the government—after paying salary and benefits, and with the tax revenues …More
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However, CBO said, there are disadvantages to shedding military positions. Achieving the cost savings depends on cutting military end strength—an …More
Last Chance for a While Coming for Action on Key Issues
Congress plans to work only through the end of next week before taking a summer recess made longer than usual …More
Postal, VA Proposals Also Questionable
House leaders on civil service issues had hoped to act before the recess on a bill to reform many USPS …More
Decisions on Buyouts, Veterans Preference Also Waiting
The major bill affecting personnel policies that is closest to enactment is the annual DoD authorization, which has passed both …More
OPM Confirmation Also Still Waiting
Beth Cobert will soon hit the one-year mark as acting OPM director, the longest such interim status for anyone in …More
Average Federal Salary Over $80K, but Median Lower
The average federal salary is now $81,578 while the median salary — the point where half are above and half …More
Differences within Workforce Highlighted
By agency, the SEC and the FDIC—both of which have special salary authorities due to the nature of their work—have …More
FSA Claims Blackout Period Reminder
The FSAFEDs flexible spending account program is transitioning to a new provider and during the month of August claims will …More
OPM to Try Again on Background Check Breach Notices
OPM has said it still hasn’t been able to reach 10 percent of those whose personal information was stolen from …More
Protections for VA Whistleblowers Advance, then Stall
The House has passed a funding bill enhancing protections for whistleblowers at the VA, bringing the first of many personnel …More
Those Who Retaliate Would Face Consequences
Also under the bill: management officials who retaliate against whistleblowers would be subject to mandatory discipline of at least a …More
Guard Against Hitting TSP Dollar Limit
The midpoint of the year is a good time for FERS employees to check to make sure they won’t lose …More
What Happens When Limit is Hit
If FERS investors hit the dollar cap before the last pay period of the year, their own investments will shut …More
COLA Count Turns Positive
Through eight months of the counting period toward the January 2017 federal retiree COLA, the count has crossed into positive …More
