Below are recent corrections to articles posted on GovernmentExecutive.com. All of the stories have been updated to correct the errors in the original versions.
Lawmakers lambast OPM for jobs site glitches, slow retirement processing
Nov. 15, 2011
An earlier version of this story misstated the number of retirement claims OPM Director John Berry said his agency processes each day. OPM's press office could not confirm the actual number.
IRS offering buyouts to employees
Nov. 11, 2011
The original version of this story misstated the deadline for accepting the buyouts. Eligible employees have until Nov. 22 to take the buyouts, and those who do will be removed from the payroll on Dec. 31.
OPM responds to USAJobs complaints
Nov. 3, 2011
The original version of this story erroneously attributed information and quotes from John Berry.
Whistleblower protection bill clears House oversight panel
Nov. 3, 2011
This story has been corrected to reflect that the panel approved the amendment by Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., requiring a Government Accountability Office study of the effectiveness of federal whistleblower hot lines.
Defense urged to create central domestic violence database
Oct. 24, 2011
The original version of this story misstated the name of the nonprofit watchdog group that released the report. It is Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington.
Justice plans to cut four antitrust division field offices, employee relocation time
Oct. 18, 2011
An earlier version of this story incorrectly paraphrased Gina Talamona as stating that U.S. Attorneys' offices are allowing consumers to file antitrust complaints. Talamona was referring to the fact that U.S. Attorneys' offices nationwide sometimes physically file lawsuits for the antitrust division.
Suspension and debarment could discourage rebate schemes
Oct. 6, 2011
An earlier version of this story misstated the status of the contractor Public Warehousing Co.'s case involving allegations of overcharging the Defense Logistics Agency for food costs in 2009. The case remains unsettled, and the company, since renamed Agility, says it did nothing wrong.
Retirement Planning: Go or No Go
September 17, 2011
The original version of this column said the Scripps Gerontology Center was at the University of Miami. It is at Miami University.
Observers are leery of Postal Service plan to opt out of federal health and retirement programs
August 22, 2011
The original story misstated the chairmanship of Rep. Dennis Ross, R-Fla. He chairs the House subcommittee responsible for postal oversight.
OPM releases draft rules on new federal internship program
August 4, 2011
The original version of this story incorrectly stated that veterans' preference is not a requirement for the excepted service.
Former comptroller adds another budget plan to debt crisis mix
July 20, 2011
The original version of this story described David Walker as president and chief executive officer of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation. These are his former roles, and he is no longer with the foundation.
CRS report revisits public-private pay debate
July 19, 2010
The original version of this story reversed the dates in a comparison in the penultimate paragraph. There were 664,000 more federal workers in 2010 than in 1955.
Agency contributions to federal pension plans will rise in October
June 9, 2011
The original version of this story misstated the pension contributions of employees under Section 303 of the 1964 CIA Act for certain employees (when serving abroad). The erroneous figures were based on original government documents that were later corrected.
Presidential hopeful would freeze federal salaries, reduce retirement benefits
May 25, 2011
The original version of this story misidentified Dan Adcock's organization. He is legislative director of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association.
Analysis:IRS aims for letter-perfect language
May 12
The original version of this analysis erroneously said the IRS sends out notices every year to 200 million taxpayers. It sends a total of 200 million notices.
Military TSP enrollment grows
April 18
Because of incorrect information from the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, the current participation rate for active-duty service members in the Thrift Savings Plan was overstated in this story. The actual rate of growth is approaching 40 percent, having grown from 38.4 percent in February to 38.4 percent in March, according to a correction requested by the board. Tom Trabucco, director of external affairs for the board, said the incorrect numbers appeared by mistake in March and April reports released at board meetings. "We regret these errors," he told Government Executive, "and I apologize to you and your readers who took notice or developed a point of view based on the incorrect percentage rate."
Federal workers' comp program needs upgrade, panel says
April 13
The original version of this story erroneously referred to Rep. Dennis Ross as Rep. Mike Ross.
Pay & Benefits Watch: Retirement Savings Simplified
April 14
The original version of this story contained an incorrect amount for the size of President Obama's deficit reduction plan.
Wired Workplace: NASA for Hire
March 28
The original version of this story contained incorrect dates for agencies to register on NASA's website.
Retirement Planning: For Richer, For Poorer, Part Two
March 11
The original version of this column contained incorrect figures for "Total Income" at the bottom of the top chart, and for "Social Security Retirement" and "Thrift Savings Plan" in the middle section of the second chart.
Deadline extended for special military pay
March 7
The original version of this story cited $219 million in paid claims, but to date the figure is about $300 million.
Court cases reaffirm law prohibiting discrimination against workers serving in the military
March 4
Senior lawmakers wary of nuclear agency budget increase
March 2
Washington feds raise record amount in 2010 for charity
Feb. 16
The original version of this story misstated the goal the campaign set for itself. The correct goal is $67 million. Also, there are 350,000 Washington area federal employees overall; that is not the number of people who donated to the Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area.
Probe, probed: Office of Special Counsel under attack
Feb. 7
The original version of this story misquoted former Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns. In addition, Bloch's sentence to one month in prison was not final as of last week.
Personnel agency tries to get out ahead of winter weather
Jan. 31
The original version of this story had the wrong title for Cindy Hillman. She is executive director of the Greater Kansas City, Mo., Federal Executive Board.
Obama regulatory chief draws skepticism from GOP House members
Jan. 26
The original version of this story misquoted Sunstein. Sunstein said, "If a regulation saves 10,000 lives but costs one job, it's worth it."
Veteran-owned small businesses now must prove their status
Jan. 4
An earlier version of this story said there is a $5 million cap on VA set-aside contracts; there is no cap.