http://www.govexec.comen-usThu, 14 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2005/07/success-of-civil-service-overhaul-could-hinge-on-rollout-of-pentagon-plan/19664/GAO says poor execution of National Security Personnel System could doom governmentwide personnel reform efforts.Tanya N. BallardThu, 14 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2005/07/success-of-civil-service-overhaul-could-hinge-on-rollout-of-pentagon-plan/19664/Pay & Benefitshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/06/unions-move-to-block-implementation-of-new-dhs-personnel-system/19510/Group asks court to rule on legality of regulations.Tanya N. BallardWed, 22 Jun 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/06/unions-move-to-block-implementation-of-new-dhs-personnel-system/19510/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2005/06/defense-personnel-reform-postponed/19378/Target date for first group of employees to join the system shifted from July until the fall.Tanya N. BallardTue, 07 Jun 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2005/06/defense-personnel-reform-postponed/19378/Pay & Benefitshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2005/02/washington-area-federal-agencies-close-early-due-to-snow/18637/Emergency employees remain on the job under winter storm warning.Tanya N. BallardThu, 24 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2005/02/washington-area-federal-agencies-close-early-due-to-snow/18637/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2005/02/thrift-funds-show-mixed-returns-in-january/18501/Tanya N. BallardThu, 03 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2005/02/thrift-funds-show-mixed-returns-in-january/18501/Pay & Benefitshttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2004/12/bush-administration-unveils-2005-pay-raise/18280/Executive order calls for a 3.5 percent average pay increase.Tanya N. BallardThu, 30 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2004/12/bush-administration-unveils-2005-pay-raise/18280/Pay & Benefitshttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2004/12/bill-eliminating-tsp-open-seasons-headed-to-white-house/18158/Legislation includes financial literacy language.Tanya N. BallardTue, 07 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2004/12/bill-eliminating-tsp-open-seasons-headed-to-white-house/18158/Pay & Benefitshttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2004/12/proposal-to-eliminate-2005-locality-pay-increase-angers-unions/18130/Plan is evidence of "low value" President Bush places on civil service workers, union leader says.Tanya N. BallardThu, 02 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2004/12/proposal-to-eliminate-2005-locality-pay-increase-angers-unions/18130/Pay & Benefitshttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2004/12/bush-moves-to-limit-2005-pay-raise-to-25-percent/18122/President says no locality pay raise for civilian workers next year.Tanya N. BallardWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2004/12/bush-moves-to-limit-2005-pay-raise-to-25-percent/18122/Pay & Benefitshttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2004/07/house-panel-backs-35-percent-civil-service-pay-raise/17233/Lwamakers say civilian employees deserve the same pay adjustments as military personnel.Tanya N. BallardThu, 22 Jul 2004 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2004/07/house-panel-backs-35-percent-civil-service-pay-raise/17233/Pay & Benefitshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2004/04/several-areas-added-to-federal-per-diem-program/16492/Tanya N. BallardTue, 20 Apr 2004 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2004/04/several-areas-added-to-federal-per-diem-program/16492/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2004/03/tsp-funds-have-strong-february-showing/16180/Tanya N. BallardMon, 08 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2004/03/tsp-funds-have-strong-february-showing/16180/Pay & Benefitshttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2004/02/tsp-numbers-climb-in-january/15889/The Thrift Savings Plan's S, C, I, F and G funds all grew in January, according to the latest numbers from the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board.Tanya N. BallardMon, 09 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2004/02/tsp-numbers-climb-in-january/15889/Pay & Benefitshttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2004/01/tsp-funds-close-on-a-high-note-in-2003/15671/Tanya N. BallardTue, 06 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2004/01/tsp-funds-close-on-a-high-note-in-2003/15671/Pay & Benefitshttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2003/12/defense-contracting-employees-to-vote-on-union-representation/15655/Tanya N. BallardMon, 22 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2003/12/defense-contracting-employees-to-vote-on-union-representation/15655/Pay & Benefitshttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2003/12/mileage-reimbursement-rates-to-increase-in-2004/15617/Tanya N. BallardMon, 15 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2003/12/mileage-reimbursement-rates-to-increase-in-2004/15617/Pay & Benefitshttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2003/12/the-early-bidding-on-2005-pay-raise-25-percent/15618/Tanya N. BallardMon, 15 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2003/12/the-early-bidding-on-2005-pay-raise-25-percent/15618/Pay & Benefitshttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2003/12/first-special-rates-settlement-checks-in-the-mail/15562/Tanya N. BallardWed, 10 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2003/12/first-special-rates-settlement-checks-in-the-mail/15562/Pay & Benefitshttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2003/12/tsp-funds-up-across-the-board-in-november/15527/Tanya N. BallardWed, 03 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2003/12/tsp-funds-up-across-the-board-in-november/15527/Pay & Benefitshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2003/12/house-chair-probes-development-of-immigrant-tracking-system/15521/Tanya N. BallardTue, 02 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2003/12/house-chair-probes-development-of-immigrant-tracking-system/15521/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2003/11/travel-policy-guru-wraps-up-33-year-career-with-gsa/15503/Signing off after 33 years at the General Services Administration, Bill Rivers leaves a legacy of winning travel policy.Tanya N. BallardWed, 26 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2003/11/travel-policy-guru-wraps-up-33-year-career-with-gsa/15503/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2003/11/state-department-hiring-effort-pays-off/15480/Tanya N. BallardFri, 21 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2003/11/state-department-hiring-effort-pays-off/15480/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2003/11/opm-raises-flexible-spending-account-ceiling-to-4000/15483/Tanya N. BallardFri, 21 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2003/11/opm-raises-flexible-spending-account-ceiling-to-4000/15483/Pay & Benefitshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2003/11/army-national-guard-members-experience-pay-problems/15418/Tanya N. BallardFri, 14 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2003/11/army-national-guard-members-experience-pay-problems/15418/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2003/11/new-contract-award-sends-e-travel-initiative-on-its-way/15392/Tanya N. BallardTue, 11 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2003/11/new-contract-award-sends-e-travel-initiative-on-its-way/15392/News