Oversight
USPS, unions extend contract negotiations again
Deadline has been moved back more than a week, to Dec. 16.
Oversight
Another legislative standoff looms
Democrats say they'd make Republicans regret leaving for Christmas without a deal on extending the payroll tax holiday.
Oversight
Fraud persists within U.S. Postal Service
New inspector general report reveals letter carriers who stole mail and collected false payments.
Pay & Benefits
TSP returns disappoint in November
All but three funds posted negative returns last month.
Pay & Benefits
Senior managers awarded smaller bonuses in 2010
The percentage of top career executives receiving performance awards also decreased.
Pay & Benefits
Experts urge federal employees to consider switching health plans
With the open season deadline approaching, analysts emphasize that all workers should review their options annually.
Pay & Benefits
Senate rejects bill with pay freeze extension
The measure would have prolonged the federal salary freeze and reduced the government workforce.
Pay & Benefits
White House opposes bill that includes a pay freeze extension
Administration statement does not directly address proposals to prolong the salary freeze or reduce the federal workforce.
Oversight
OPM unveils new emergency operating statuses
Policy comes in response to several unusual weather events during the past year, including a January midday storm that left many commuters stranded.
Pay & Benefits
It Could Get Worse
Federal pay and benefits face a fate worse than anything that could have come from the super committee.
Pay & Benefits
GOP considers longer pay freeze
Senate Republicans reportedly are contemplating further federal salary freeze to pay for payroll tax cut.
Pay & Benefits
TSP interfund transfers climb in October
Federal employees opted for safer retirement investments last month.
Defense
House passes federal workers’ comp bill
Legislation would make program more accountable, provide greater support to employees with injuries related to terrorism.
Pay & Benefits
OPM to restructure federal internship program
The Student Pathways Initiative is set to be in place by the end of the academic year.
Defense
Some TRICARE enrollees will save money in 2012
The monthly premiums for young adults in the military’s health care system will be $10 to $12 less next year.
Pay & Benefits
Cost-effectiveness of potential FEHBP reforms questioned
Proposed changes to the federal employee health plan spark discussions over whether participants are getting the best deal.
Pay & Benefits