Pay & Benefits
House Approves Changing TSP Default Settings to More Lucrative Funds
Bill auto-enrolls new feds in more diverse fund, rather than the lower-yield government securities offering.
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Buyout Watch: Air Force and TSA Join the List
An inventory of the agencies that are cutting costs through buyouts or early retirements.
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Air Force to Offer Separation Incentives to Thousands of Civilians
If necessary, service will resort to layoffs to reach sequestration budget caps.
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TSA Offers Early Retirement to Workers
Eligible employees must leave agency by Dec. 31 to take advantage of the incentive.
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Too Many Senior Executives Receive Bonuses, Lawmakers Say
Advocates say pay must be high enough to incentivize qualified professionals to join the SES ranks.
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When to Seek Financial Help
Weighing whether to work with a professional adviser to manage your money.
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The Benefits Federal Employees Love Most
Retirement and health plans rate well; some other perks are drawing very little interest.
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Senators Want VA Wait List Manipulators to Give Back Their Bonuses
Federal employee advocates question legality, say process in place to ensure fairness.
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Lawmakers Pressure OPM to Begin Phased Retirement
Partial retirement became legal two years ago, but feds are still awaiting final guidance.
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OPM Reduces Retirement Backlog to Its Lowest Point in Years
Fewer feds are sending in claims and OPM is processing them more quickly.
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Progress on the Retirement Claims Backlog, In One Chart
The backlog fell 15 percent in June.
Management
USPS Will Shed 3,000 Employees by 2015, Through Retirements or Layoffs
Postmasters can receive one-time $10,000 payment.
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USPS Employees Used Travel Cards for Grocery Shopping, Eating Out
Better oversight of employees’ use of the cards can reduce bad publicity, report says.
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White House Summit Reignites Talk Of Paid Parental Leave for Feds
President Obama wants the government to be a model for the American workforce, but paid parental leave for civilian employees is no closer to reality.
Management
IRS Employees Were Able to Log Work Hours During Shutdown Furloughs
Watchdog critiques agency for bookkeeping weaknesses.
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Defense Would Get the Most Mileage From Trimming Pay, Benefits
Budget office lays out projected savings for an array of potential cuts to military compensation.
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Pentagon Pays More for Prescription Drugs Than Other Federal Health Programs
Defense spent $0.99 per unit in 2011, compared to $0.82 for Medicare Part D and $0.62 for Medicaid.
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The White House’s Total Payroll is Down, But the Typical Staffer is Earning More
Average pay for a White House aide is nearly $83,000, similar to that of other feds.
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The National Security Argument for Spending More on Conferences, Travel
As the U.S. loses its science and tech superiority, the military must look elsewhere.
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