Pay & Benefits

New Thrift Savings Plan funds debut

Two investment options debuted Tuesday for federal Thrift Savings Plan participants.

News

Report finds veterans are treated fairly in federal hiring

Federal agencies are properly implementing veterans’ preference in their hiring decisions, according to a new study from the Office of Personnel Management.

Defense

Senate Committee plans review of procurement reform

In a sign that procurement reform may soon receive more congressional scrutiny, the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee last week called on the General Accounting Office to investigate the fees agencies charge on multiple-agency contracts and separately, the needs of the government’s acquisition workforce.