Pay & Benefits
Ryan’s plans on pay, benefits will be Romney's too, critics say
The candidate is now ‘tethered’ to his running mate’s budget, Rep. Chris Van Hollen says.
Pay & Benefits
Treasury may revamp flexible spending account rule
Government might scrap 'use it or lose it' rules.
Pay & Benefits
Romney's VP pick has sought to freeze pay, trim benefits
Paul Ryan has pushed for an extended freeze and boosts in employees' retirement contributions.
Pay & Benefits
Phased Retirement Q&A
More details on the option to partially retire while still working.
Management
Postal Service loses $5 billion in third quarter
The agency’s money problems worsen, but customer satisfaction remains high.
Pay & Benefits
Don’t Give Up on a Pay Raise
President Obama has until Aug. 31 to officially issue his fiscal 2013 recommendation.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers consider TRICARE request
Pentagon explains why it wants to move health care money.
Pay & Benefits
Thousands of postmasters take early retirement, buyouts
Almost 3,800 left by the end of July, and hundreds more will follow.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement backlog continues to fall
Despite the progress, many federal retirees still wait months for their full annuity.
Oversight
Agencies need better plans to protect feds in a flu pandemic, GAO says
FAA air traffic controllers working in close proximity are especially at risk.
Pay & Benefits
Bill curbs bonuses at VA
Legislation would limit the total amount department can pay in annual performance awards to senior employees.
Pay & Benefits
Federal travelers could have fewer lodging options
Fiscal 2013 per diem rates could take a hit because of governmentwide effort to rein in spending.
Pay & Benefits
House wants to be clear: IRS can levy your TSP funds
Lawmakers overwhelmingly pass bill clarifying existing law.
Pay & Benefits
Senate appropriators OK military pay raise, reject layoff notice proposal
Amendment would have required contractors to issue warnings, contrary to Labor Department ruling.
Management
TSA, union reach agreement on labor contract
First-ever collective bargaining agreement at agency wrapped up in marathon bargaining session.
Management
GSA hammered on ‘outrageous’ bonuses, conference spending
Agency disputes some accusations lodged by lawmakers at hearing.
Pay & Benefits
House passes bill that would ax federal tax cheats
Legislation would allow government to fire employees who fail to pay their share.
Pay & Benefits