Pay & Benefits
House GOP Budget Would Cut Compensation for Postal Workers
Republican plan would slash jobs at several agencies.
Pay & Benefits
This Is What an Overhaul of the Federal Employee Pay System Could Look Like
Current system – including across-the-board pay raises -- is a 'relic of a bygone era,' report says.
Pay & Benefits
VA Rehires Employee Involved in Drunk Driving Tragedy for $100K Job
Incident occurred in government vehicle while attending a federal employee conference near Dallas.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Wilts in March
Last month brought small gains for some funds, negative returns for others.
Oversight
Republican Budget Asks Federal Employees to Contribute More to Pensions
The fiscal 2015 blueprint also would shrink the workforce through attrition and eliminate the student loan repayment benefit.
Pay & Benefits
Congressional Pensions Are Still More Generous Than Federal Employees’ Benefits
Retired lawmakers in 2012 received on average between $27,000 and $33,000 more in annuities than federal workers.
Pay & Benefits
Senators to OPM: Your Retirement Claims Processing Is So 1977
Lawmakers tell OPM its system is old-fashioned and wasting government money.
Pay & Benefits
The Government Is Actually Not Growing When It Comes to Earnings
The federal government was the only industry to see a decline in earnings in 2013, according to new statistics.
Oversight
Lawmakers Want to Know More About Why Feds’ Morale Is So Low
House Oversight Democrats say agency effectiveness appears damaged, request GAO study.
Management
USPS Workers Went Bowling, Gambling Using Agency Credit Cards
Postal Service employees spent tens of thousands of dollars for personal expenses on the agency’s dime.
Nextgov
What a 3.3 Percent Pay Hike Could Mean for IT
The increase could help federal technology salaries better compete with the private sector.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Were Feeling a Lot Less Generous in 2013
Charity drive donations plummeted 19 percent, reaching a 10-year low.
Pay & Benefits
What Happens to Your Life Savings?
You can’t take your TSP funds with you, so it’s important to decide what should happen with the money after you die.
Pay & Benefits
How Obamacare Could Lead to Better, Cheaper FEHBP Coverage
Keeping federal employees healthy is in the nation’s best interest, OPM director tells insurance providers.
Defense
Senate Skittish Over Cutting Troops' Benefits
Lawmakers balk at proposed changes to health care, housing allowances, base amenities and pay for top brass.
Pay & Benefits
Have a Clearance? You Can Earn a Lot More Outside Government
Cleared independent consultants typically make nearly $30,000 more annually than cleared feds.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Give Feds a 3.3 Percent Pay Raise in 2015
Legislation would apply to both General Schedule and hourly workers.
Pay & Benefits
Do Cafeterias Need Better Vegetarian Options?
Hill aides campaign for a tastier menu in Capitol eateries.
Nextgov
Good News: Army Chiefs Plan ‘Smart’ Civilian Workforce Reduction
The Bad News: Possible RIFs.
Pay & Benefits