Pay & Benefits
House Appropriators Approve VA Senior Executive Bonus Ban
Spending bill now heads to the full committee despite Democrats’ questions over SES performance award language.
Management
VA Moves to Slash Pay, Suspend Senior Executives
Diana Rubens and Kimberly Graves face a 10 percent pay cut, while Danny Pummill is looking at a 15-day suspension.
Pay & Benefits
Effort to Give Better Social Security Benefits to Many Feds Gains Momentum in Congress
Lawmakers say higher monthly payments may not create a "windfall" after all.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Bans Bonuses for VA Senior Executives
A major House spending bill would prevent performance awards for top career officials in fiscal 2017.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Grant 12 Weeks of Paid Leave to All Military Parents
Democratic legislation aims to make maternity and paternity leave equal and consistent across the armed services.
Pay & Benefits
Which Ex-President Cost the Government the Most in Fiscal 2015?
George W. Bush received $1.1 million in pension money and other perks under the Former Presidents Act.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Democrats Want to Triple Obama's Proposed Federal Pay Raise
Democratic lawmakers are seeking a much bigger pay boost for federal employees.
Pay & Benefits
Combat Vets Now Can File For VA Health Benefits Over the Phone
All other vets can call in their applications beginning July 5.
Pay & Benefits
Tips and Tricks for a Smoother Retirement
A look at how the process plays out in the real world.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker Launches Investigation Into Feds' Bonuses
Republican leader targets data from specific agencies as well as governmentwide.
Pay & Benefits
Government Would Pair Service Dogs and Vets With Severe Post-Traumatic Stress Under Bill
Bipartisan legislation would match eligible post-9/11 vets with canines at VA's expense in $10 million pilot program.
Pay & Benefits
Autism Coverage, Diplomat Pay, Retirement Relief and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Defense
Military Retirement Update: Welcome to the TSP!
A special report on the overhaul of the military retirement system.
Pay & Benefits
D.C.-Area Feds May Take Unscheduled Leave as Metro Shuts Down for 29 Hours
The Washington metro system will be shuttered for an emergency safety inspection.
Management
VA Backpedals on Changing Status of All Senior Executives
Non-medical senior executives would remain in Title 5, but department is still seeking greater control over firing them.
Pay & Benefits
House Republican Budget Would Revive Cuts to Feds’ Pay and Benefits
Fiscal 2017 blueprint also calls for more firings, demotions and suspensions.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker Sees Bipartisan Future for Pro-Fed Legislation, Including Big Pay Raise
Opponents "denigrating federal service" are "damaging the American dream," he says.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Encouraged to Telework During Nuclear Security Summit in Late March
OPM urges agencies to let their employees take advantage of flexible work options to avoid traffic congestion in Washington, D.C.
Pay & Benefits
Most VA Senior Executives Pick Job Security Over Better Pay
On Tuesday, the Senior Executives Association plans to release full survey results before Senate hearing on VA proposal to ease hiring and firing of top career corps.
Management