Pay & Benefits
Engineers, safety inspectors among thousands furloughed at FAA
Until Congress agrees on funding bill, the agency cannot collect federal taxes on airline tickets, which feed the account used to pay employees.
Defense
Obama certifies 'don’t ask, don’t tell' repeal won’t harm readiness
Move is the last step in ending the controversial ban on gays serving openly in the military.
Oversight
Agencies lack clear guidance on telework during emergencies, report says
Watchdog identifies problems with IT, personnel readiness related to federal telework and continuity of government operations.
Oversight
Merit board wants to know if favoritism is fading
Agency launches survey to collect feedback on managers’ ability to make objective calls on pay and promotions. Take our poll to share your views.
Pay & Benefits
Safety Net
An in-depth look at annuity and insurance options for providing survivor benefits.
Defense
Watchdog groups call for cuts to Defense health benefits, contract spending
Proposal offers ‘conservative’ savings in raising TRICARE fees and slashing service contracting.
Pay & Benefits
Union fights back against proposed cuts to pay and benefits
NTEU launches public awareness campaign to underscore importance of government service.
Pay & Benefits
Law and Order
One group of feds is receiving enhanced retirement benefits these days.
Oversight
Congress threatens furloughs for FAA employees
Debate over funding extension could shut down agency unless lawmakers resolve controversial provisions.
Pay & Benefits
CRS report revisits public-private pay debate
Government workers typically are older, more educated than private sector employees -- important factors in determining salaries.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker pushes extension of pay freeze, workforce cuts
Republican Sen. Tom Coburn’s deficit reduction plan would limit salaries, bonuses and leave benefits, and eliminate 300,000 jobs.
Oversight
Obama threatens veto of balanced budget bill
Legislation would require passage of constitutional amendment before the debt limit is raised.
Oversight
OMB sets guidelines for telework security
Document gives agencies leeway to develop their own policies, but establishes parameters for keeping information safe outside the office.
Pay & Benefits
Debate swirls over whether TSP is living within its means
Board chairman says proposed budget cuts don’t go far enough, but executive director argues there's no fat left to trim.
Oversight
Federal employees report being in the dark on debt ceiling
Group says public servants are concerned about a default’s impact on pay and benefits.
Pay & Benefits
OPM to consider requests for certain pay raises
Special rate increases may be granted under “extraordinary circumstances,” OPM Director John Berry says.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers push to reform federal workers’ comp program
Bill introduced by Rep. John Kline would update the benefits for the first time in nearly four decades.
Pay & Benefits