Management
VA Deputy Says Administrative Leave For Employees Will Be Exception, Not Rule
Sloan Gibson on Wednesday also defended before a House panel his decision not to fire two senior executives.
Pay & Benefits
How a Shutdown Could Hit Your Wallet
A weekly roundup of federal pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Some Agencies' Shutdown Furlough Plans Have Changed Dramatically in Past 2 Years
Many feds sent home in 2013 would face a different fate this year if agencies are forced to close.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Look to a Short-Term CR to Avoid a Shutdown While They Finish Omnibus Spending Bill
The omnibus spending bill and the tax-extender package are moving slowly, and Congress may need to stay in town at least through the weekend to finish its work.
Management
Republican Offers Feds ‘Heartfelt’ Thanks And An Apology For Breakfast
During a Washington event celebrating top agencies, Rep. Mark Meadows says he recognizes the importance of compensation in rewarding a job well done.
Management
NASA Is the Best Place to Work in Government, Homeland Security is the Worst--Again
The level of job satisfaction among federal employees at agencies with similar missions in areas such as law enforcement and public health varies widely, according to new analysis.
Management
Replacing Military Personnel With Civilians in Support Jobs Could Save Government Billions
Analysis shows it costs the federal government more overall to have active-duty members rather than civilians in certain noncombat positions.
Pay & Benefits
Solving the Open Season Puzzle
Put the pieces together correctly and you could save some money in 2016.
Oversight
As Shutdown Clock Ticks, Parties Trade Barbs Over Omnibus
Neither House Democrats nor Republicans believe the other side is making good-faith efforts to reach a deal.
Pay & Benefits
Details on the Locality Pay Increase, Controversial Petition for Christmas Eve Off, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Push for 3.9 Percent ‘Emergency’ COLA in 2016
Federal retirees are not scheduled to receive any increase next year.
Pay & Benefits
Feds, Which Benefits Do You Love?
OPM next week will send a survey to the government workforce on health, retirement and other benefits.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies Spent $80M in 2014 Forcing Employees Not to Work
Lawmaker vows to reform administrative leave by forcing agencies to suspend or fire more workers.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Allow VA To Recoup Relocation Benefits
Under the legislation, the secretary could demand repayment from any employee for moving expenses paid by government.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Petition President for Paid Holiday on Christmas Eve
When Christmas last fell on a Friday in 2009, Obama gave employees a half day off on Dec. 24.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Funds Mostly Positive in November
The funds invested in international stocks and fixed income bonds were the only offerings in the red.
Pay & Benefits
Bay Area, D.C. Feds to Receive the Largest Pay Raises Next Year
Obama issues 2016 locality pay rate increases, the first such raises in five years.
Pay & Benefits
Expect More Rotations But No Major Pay Reforms in Obama’s SES Executive Order
Federal managers group has major issues with draft reform proposals.
Pay & Benefits
Recoup Some Savings During Open Season
You may even be able to offset your spending on holiday shopping.
Pay & Benefits