Pay & Benefits
Committee Seeks Investigation Into OPM’s Slower Retirement Claims Processing
Lawmakers look to ensure efficient and timely process for federal retirees.
Pay & Benefits
Time Off to Vote, a Meager Cost-of-Living Bump and Free Flu Shots
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Retirees to Receive a 0.3 Percent Cost-of-Living Bump in 2017
Advocacy groups attack the small increase as insufficient, ask Congress to address large Medicare Part B premium jump facing those in CSRS.
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After Years of Decline, Obama Admin Tries New Approach to Spur Feds’ Annual Giving
Obama signs order allowing feds to donate time to CFC, not just money.
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As Costs Go Up, Benefits Don’t Keep Pace
Tips for coping with rising health care premiums and low COLAs.
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Cost of Living Adjustment, Hurricane Relief and More
A weekly roundup of federal pay and benefits news.
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TRICARE Lowers Mental Health Care Co-Pays, Expands Treatment Options
This month retirees and dependents started paying $13 less per visit for outpatient care and substance abuse treatment.
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Why Agencies Should Better Use Data To Make Pay, Leave Decisions
OPM should do more to share payroll information, report says.
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Feds Still Lack Faith That Poor Performers Are Punished
Employees did, however, rate their leaders better on the latest viewpoint survey.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement Backlog Is Back Down
OPM processed roughly 2,000 more applications in September than in August, bringing the total number of applications in the queue to 15,146.
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New Rule Would Exclude Non-Manager Feds From Financial Disclosure Requirements
Proposal would implement regulations for 2012 personal financial reporting law.
Pay & Benefits
Is It Too Late for Comprehensive Civil Service Reform?
HR experts suggest reformers tinker with the current system rather than attempt to create a new one.
Pay & Benefits
Higher Medicare Premiums, New Fertility Benefits, Back Pay Calculator and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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A Last-Minute Push for Turning Feds Into At-Will Employees
Measure would also end official time and restrict pay raises.
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Here Are the Lawmakers With the Worst Records on Federal Employee Issues
Rankings also show stark differences on presidential ticket.
Pay & Benefits
September Sees Very Small Gains for Federal Retirement Investments
All but one of the funds in the TSP grew, but the biggest earner was only up 1.24 percent.
Management
Special Counsel’s Whistleblower Award-Winner Still Owed Pay from Army
Ft. Bragg infection control specialist was ostracized for exposing health violations.
Pay & Benefits
A Resignation at Yosemite Amid Sexual Harassment Reports
The national park’s superintendent resigned a week after a congressional hearing found widespread misconduct.
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