Pay & Benefits
TSP Preps For Influx of Service Members in 2018
The agency is doing a preliminary assessment now of its IT and business systems to ensure a smooth transition for auto-enrolling service members into the government’s 401(k) style benefit.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Wants to Boost Death Benefits For Feds By $90K
Payout for civilian employees killed on the job would increase from $10,000 to $100,000 if legislation is passed.
Pay & Benefits
Outlook Is Decent For a 2017 COLA
We won’t know for sure until Oct. 18, but the latest data show federal retirees on track for a small cost-of-living adjustment.
Pay & Benefits
D.C.-Area Feds One Step Closer to Having Uber Covered Under Transit Benefits
Oversight panel passes bill that would treat ride-sharing services similarly to other types of transit through the end of 2018.
Pay & Benefits
Social Security Confusion
A case where not knowing the precise terminology to use led to a miscommunication.
Management
Congress Tries to Avoid a Government Shutdown As Oct. 1 Nears
Lawmakers hope to vote next week on a short-term continuing resolution funding agencies through Dec. 9.
Management
House Votes to Make It Easier to Fire VA Employees
The bill, which the Senate is unlikely to pass, is the latest congressional attempt to improve accountability at the department.
Pay & Benefits
Uncertainty Over a Shutdown, Forcing Hill Staffers Onto VA Health Care and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Management
White House Won't Veto Bill Making It Easier to Fire All VA Workers
But administration says it’s deeply concerned about several provisions in legislation the House will vote on this week.
Management
OPM Touts Upgrades to Federal Jobs Site
USAJOBS has had several makeovers in its 20 years.
Pay & Benefits
Treasury, Union Reach Accord on Review Process That Will Likely Lead to Pay Cuts
Agreement comes after union files Unfair Labor Practice against the agency.
Pay & Benefits
Use the Magic Words to Get What You Want
When seeking retirement information, make sure you're precise in how you phrase your question.
Pay & Benefits
Military Pay Raise Battle, TSP News, Help for Flood Victims and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Can Donate Leave to Louisiana Flood Victims
President Obama has directed OPM to establish an emergency leave transfer program so federal employees can help colleagues affected by the disaster.
Pay & Benefits
Higher Ed Bargains For Feds, In One Chart
Compare 2016-2017 tuition, programs, and admission requirements at six schools offering federal employees discounts on education.
Pay & Benefits
Obama Accepts Most of Panel’s VA Health Reform Proposals, but Rejects Core Changes
Administration says its own plan to integrate with private sector is preferable.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Eases Rules for Hardship Withdrawals for Victims of Louisiana Floods
Storm victims will not be subject to a requirement that they suspend their retirement contributions for six months after making a withdrawal.
Pay & Benefits
Fighting to Protect Your Benefits
A report from the biennial meeting of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Has a Lazy August
Most of the funds were in the black, but their gains were small.
Pay & Benefits