Pay & Benefits
Treasury Suspends G Fund Investments, Retirement Programs Could Become More Generous, and More
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Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers' Renewed Push for Paid Family Leave for Feds Includes More Generous Benefits
Rep. Carolyn Maloney, the bill's author, predicts this will finally be the year the reforms are implemented.
Oversight
Senator Takes on Budget, Pay and Hiring Reforms in Latest Version of Annual Waste Report
Lankford goes beyond the usual rundown of silly grants, suggesting ways to end shutdowns and save money through benefits changes.
Defense
Army Reverses Decision to End Civilian Child Care Subsidy
The decision came just one day before the new policy was set to take effect.
Pay & Benefits
Treasury To Take ‘Extraordinary Measures’ as U.S. Hits Debt Ceiling Saturday
Those measures are likely to involve tampering with funding for federal employee benefits.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Returns Mostly Positive in February
Portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program continued their upward trajectory in 2019.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employee Appeals Board's Doomsday Has Arrived
With no board members, lawmakers and analysts question whether MSPB can continue to function.
Pay & Benefits
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Reader feedback on everything from FEHBP to Social Security.
Pay & Benefits
The Longer-Term Effort to Compensate Feds for Shutdown-Related Damages
Although the Trump administration is seeking the dismissal of legal challenges against forcing federal employees to work without pay, at least dozen other lawsuits will continue.
Pay & Benefits
Despite Silence from Administration, Pay Raise Likely in March
A federal employee union has requested an update on implementation of the 1.9 percent pay increase for federal civilian employees, approved earlier this month.
Pay & Benefits
Efforts to Modernize Forecasting Career Path Spark Debate at Weather Service
NWS is looking to make its employees more versatile, but unions suggests ulterior motives.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Administration Again Bashes Salary Council's Federal-Private Sector Pay Gap Calculation
The annual report from the President’s Pay Agent endorses a controversial plan to change how pay disparities are determined.
Pay & Benefits
Judge to Hear Additional Arguments in Shutdown Lawsuits in May
The Justice Department is expected to file a motion to dismiss legal challenges against agencies’ ability to make employees work without pay during a lapse in appropriations in the coming days.
Pay & Benefits
Army Ends $18,000 Child Care Subsidy for Civilians
Secretary says savings will go toward "higher priority Army programs" for military families.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies Expose $200 Million Health Fraud Involving Tricare
Justice, Defense and IRS obtain guilty plea from Mississippi woman who laundered money.
Pay & Benefits
Despite Hiring Increases, Vacancies at VA Continue to Grow
Department says unfilled jobs are normal and not a cause for concern.
Pay & Benefits
Supreme Court Reaffirms States Cannot Discriminate Against Federal Retirees
Retiree advocates had cautioned the ruling could have far reaching consequences for former feds.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Introduce Slew of Bills to Boost Federal Retirement Benefits
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