Management
Pay, purchasing, technology top new House chairman’s agenda
Pay-for-performance measures, procurement reform, and improved technology systems will all see a renewed focus as Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., takes the helm of the House Government Reform Committee.
Pay & Benefits
New benefits in 2003
The pay and benefits boosts federal employees and retirees did—and didn't—receive in 2002.
Pay & Benefits
Bonuses for senior executives at Transportation in jeopardy
The Transportation Department may withhold performance awards and bonuses from eligible employees if fiscal 2003 funds aren't enough to cover both pay raises and bonuses.
Management
Investigators probe theft of Defense medical records
Federal investigators are trying to find the thieves who stole computer equipment and medical records from a military contractor’s offices in mid-December.
Pay & Benefits
Bush issues order implementing 2003 pay raise
President Bush issued an executive order Tuesday formally implementing a 3.1 percent pay increase in 2003 for General Schedule employees and members of the Senior Executive Service.
Management
Recent Bush initiatives raise issue of lower morale
A series of recent decisions regarding pay, benefits and union rights have soured President Bush’s relationship with federal labor leaders and many of the people they represent. But the damage is not necessarily permanent.
Pay & Benefits
TSP limits
Attention federal workers who turn 50 next year: You’ll be able to put up to $14,000 into your Thrift Savings Plan account in 2003. But don’t worry about that yet.
Pay & Benefits
Cape Codders lose locality pay battle
The Bush administration has rejected a recommendation to boost the salaries of federal workers in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Pay & Benefits