http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/The latest on federal employee compensation issuesen-usFri, 24 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/retirement-planning/2013/05/beneficiary-beware/63611/The tax consequences of inherited TSP accounts can be tricky.Tammy FlanaganFri, 24 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/retirement-planning/2013/05/beneficiary-beware/63611/Pay & Benefits - Retirement Planninghttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2013/05/wallet-woes-plague-military-families/63533/Survey shows concern about pay and benefits, job opportunities.Kellie LunneyThu, 23 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2013/05/wallet-woes-plague-military-families/63533/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/its-no-time-furlough-weather-service-employees-lawmaker-says/63491/Oklahoma tornado underscores agency’s safety mission, Rep. Wolf writes.GovExec StaffWed, 22 May 2013 14:08:36 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/its-no-time-furlough-weather-service-employees-lawmaker-says/63491/Pay & BenefitsRep. Frank Wolf, R-Va., said, "The tornadoes earlier this week underscore the life and safety mission that NWS employees perform."Alex Brandon/AP file photohttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/agriculture-close-avoiding-furloughs/63407/Senate appropriators approve request to shift funds; House lawmakers will render decision by Thursday.Kellie LunneyTue, 21 May 2013 15:56:38 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/agriculture-close-avoiding-furloughs/63407/Pay & BenefitsIllinois farmer Jacob Hermes uses a combine to harvest his winter wheat crop.Seth Perlman/APhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/most-promised-furloughs-never-came-year/63329/Few agencies followed through on warnings of forced unpaid leave.Eric KatzMon, 20 May 2013 16:49:55 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/most-promised-furloughs-never-came-year/63329/Pay & BenefitsEducation Secretary Arne Duncan recently said furloughs would be unnecessary at his department, after threatening them in February.Manuel Balce Ceneta/APhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/customs-and-border-employees-might-escape-furloughs/63317/Lawmakers have until mid-June to approve a request to shift funds within agency’s budget.Kellie LunneyMon, 20 May 2013 15:49:37 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/customs-and-border-employees-might-escape-furloughs/63317/Pay & BenefitsA Customs and Border Patrol agent and a security dog keep watch at a checkpoint in Falfurrias, Texas.Eric Gay/APhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/treasury-taps-federal-retirement-coffers-again/63302/‘Extraordinary’ debt ceiling measure has become more ordinary in recent years.Kellie LunneyMon, 20 May 2013 14:15:18 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/treasury-taps-federal-retirement-coffers-again/63302/Pay & BenefitsTreasury Secretary Jack LewMolly Riley/APhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/more-feds-investing-lifecycle-retirement-funds/63299/The L funds now account for 15 percent of investments in the Thrift Savings Plan.Eric KatzMon, 20 May 2013 14:06:04 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/more-feds-investing-lifecycle-retirement-funds/63299/Pay & Benefitsbalein/Shutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/huma-abedin-had-incredibly-sweet-deal-state-department/63259/Deputy chief of staff to Hillary Clinton worked part-time and had a side gig as a consultant.Elspeth Reeve, Atlantic WireFri, 17 May 2013 17:44:34 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/huma-abedin-had-incredibly-sweet-deal-state-department/63259/Pay & BenefitsHuma Abedin, left, aide to former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, right.Susan Walsh/AP File Photohttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/union-wants-faa-make-unnecessary-furloughs/63257/Grievances ask for paid time off in compensation for the days employees were on forced leave.Eric KatzFri, 17 May 2013 17:35:15 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/union-wants-faa-make-unnecessary-furloughs/63257/Pay & BenefitsThe control tower stands in the background as a passenger paces while on the phone outside the international terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson airport.David Goldman/APhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/senior-exec-bonuses-targeted/63253/Bipartisan bill would prohibit performance awards for top civil servants during sequester.Kellie LunneyFri, 17 May 2013 15:07:36 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/senior-exec-bonuses-targeted/63253/Pay & BenefitsJeff Roberson/APhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/gsa-mishandled-executive-bonuses-watchdog-says/63245/Agency skirted legal requirements in awards totaling $160,700.Charles S. ClarkFri, 17 May 2013 13:10:20 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/gsa-mishandled-executive-bonuses-watchdog-says/63245/Pay & BenefitsThinkstockhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/retirement-planning/2013/05/great-claims-processing-pileup/63219/How much progress is OPM making in reducing the backlog of retirement applications?Tammy Flanagan, National Institute of Transition PlanningFri, 17 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/retirement-planning/2013/05/great-claims-processing-pileup/63219/Pay & Benefits - Retirement Planninghttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/fbi-faces-furloughs-2014/63216/Furloughs would 'impact safety and security' of the nation, director tells lawmakers.Eric KatzThu, 16 May 2013 14:17:30 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/fbi-faces-furloughs-2014/63216/Pay & BenefitsFBI Director Robert Mueller testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.Molly Riley/APhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2013/05/protection-bureau-wants-union-protection/63190/After complaining of cramped workspaces, CFPB faces possibility of no workspace.Eric KatzThu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2013/05/protection-bureau-wants-union-protection/63190/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/irs-announces-furlough-details/63195/Five furlough dates set, more may be added later.Kedar PavgiWed, 15 May 2013 17:45:19 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/irs-announces-furlough-details/63195/Pay & BenefitsSusan Walsh/APhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/mspb-rejects-unions-plea-advisory-opinion-furloughs/63163/Group sought a preemptive opinion on possible appeals from Defense employees.Kellie LunneyTue, 14 May 2013 16:53:12 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/mspb-rejects-unions-plea-advisory-opinion-furloughs/63163/Pay & BenefitsAfrica Studio/Shutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/obama-asks-federal-agencies-be-model-gender-pay-equality/63114/Executive order requires each agency to report policies affecting possible pay gap within 90 days.Eric KatzFri, 10 May 2013 17:06:38 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/obama-asks-federal-agencies-be-model-gender-pay-equality/63114/Pay & BenefitsThinkstockhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/retirement-planning/2013/05/picking-very-best-date-retire/63089/It pays to know the rules and do the calculations.Tammy Flanagan, National Institute of Transition PlanningThu, 09 May 2013 17:09:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/retirement-planning/2013/05/picking-very-best-date-retire/63089/Pay & Benefits - Retirement Planninghttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/sequester-postal-departures-weigh-retirement-claims-backlog/63083/OPM will likely fall short of reduction goals.Eric KatzThu, 09 May 2013 16:42:26 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/sequester-postal-departures-weigh-retirement-claims-backlog/63083/Pay & BenefitsAdStock RF/Shutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/heading-coming-retirement-disaster/63085/Half of Californians are on track to retire in or near poverty. A new retirement plan model could change that.Sophie Quinton, National JournalThu, 09 May 2013 16:16:31 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/heading-coming-retirement-disaster/63085/Pay & BenefitsTimmary/Shutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2013/05/doing-math-unpaid-leave/63048/Figure out how much furloughs will cost you.Kellie LunneyThu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2013/05/doing-math-unpaid-leave/63048/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/bill-grants-fathers-disabled-vets-edge-federal-hiring/63044/Legislation would give dads the same treatment as moms.Kedar PavgiWed, 08 May 2013 14:19:33 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/bill-grants-fathers-disabled-vets-edge-federal-hiring/63044/Pay & BenefitsWounded soldiers involved in physical therapy wait at the Center For The Intrepid at the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. Fathers of wounded veterans such as these may soon be eligible for a hiring preference. Gerald Herbert/AP File Photohttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/reimbursement-furloughed-faa-workers/63022/Employees at FAA could receive extra leave to compensate for unnecessary furloughs.Eric KatzTue, 07 May 2013 15:40:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/reimbursement-furloughed-faa-workers/63022/Pay & BenefitsDavid Goldman/APhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/april-brings-reprieve-federal-retirement-applications/62992/OPM received 31 percent fewer new claims last month than in March.Kellie LunneyMon, 06 May 2013 13:21:17 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/april-brings-reprieve-federal-retirement-applications/62992/Pay & BenefitsIoana Davies/Shutterstock.com