Pay & Benefits
TSP weathers sharp spike in transactions
On Oct. 10, calls to the plan’s ThriftLine spiked from a normal volume of around 18,000 to nearly 35,000.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Web 2.0 technologies are seen as vital to attracting younger employees
Social networking is here to stay and government must adapt , federal practitioners say.
Oversight
Bush performance rating tool draws plaudits, pans
Proponents and critics of PART reflect on its effectiveness in measuring the success of federal programs.
Defense
Officials worry about safety of financial data
Computer hackers could cause additional economic turmoil by spreading false information.
Oversight
Airlines expect trouble with passenger screening program
Critics of TSA's Secure Flight say the program could harm international relations, disrupt travel and create more confusion for carriers.
Defense
Pentagon drops another troubled Army helicopter program
Decision will force the Army to keep its aging fleet of OH-58D Kiowa Warriors flying far longer than anticipated.
Pay & Benefits
Merit board touts nontraditional approaches to discipline
Report recommends that agencies establish policies on alternative ways to address employee misconduct and train supervisors on their options.
Pay & Benefits
Deep Breath
That’s what you should take before you do anything with your TSP funds right now.
Oversight
Campaign advisers say presidential candidates are committed to regulatory reform
Next commander in chief is likely to support electronic rule-making and the revival of a federal advisory agency on administrative processes.
Defense
New president will face major challenges at Defense
A shortage of Army officers and a dwindling industrial base are among challenges that will greet the next commander in chief.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Army is lax in overseeing issuance of contractor ID cards, IG finds
Contractor failed to conduct adequate background checks before giving employees access to sensitive computer systems and military facilities.
Oversight
FDA to open international offices
Agency will have a presence in China, India, Europe and Latin America before the end of 2008.
Pay & Benefits
OPM terminates contract for electronic retirement calculator
Agency will continue its retirement modernization project without the assistance of Hewitt Associates.
Pay & Benefits
Homeland security and traffic concerns drive telework expansion
Agencies must make the work arrangement part of their culture for it to succeed, advocates say.
Pay & Benefits
CSRS retirees to receive 5.8 percent pension boost in 2009
Increase is highest since 1982; those in FERS will receive a 4.8 percent adjustment.
Pay & Benefits