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What Feds Teleworking During the Pandemic Need to Know About Complying With the Hatch Act
Special counsel releases guidance on what counts as “on duty” while working from home, and what not to do during video conferences.
Workforce
White House Asks Agencies to Stop All Travel That Is Not Mission Critical
Work trips to areas with community spread of the virus should only be undertaken if they are critical to protecting life and property, OMB says.
Workforce
Would Your Agency Gain Jobs Under Trump's 2021 Budget?
While the budget request cuts spending at many agencies, the numbers of full-time employees aren't expected to drop as much.
Management
How Would Your Agency Fare Under President Trump’s Fiscal 2021 Budget?
All but five major agencies would be slated to receive spending decreases, with many dropping by double-digit percentages.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employee Retirement Savings Funds Make Modest Gains in September
All but one of the Thrift Savings Plan offerings ended the month in the black.
Oversight
GOP Senators Pan Proposal to Avoid a Shutdown Through a 1-Year Stopgap Spending Bill
A continuing resolution would hurt military readiness, the lawmakers say.
Pay & Benefits
House Appropriators Propose 3.1% Civilian Pay Raise for 2020, Reject OPM-GSA Merger
Initial version of the general government spending bill ignores President Trump’s request for a pay freeze.
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Pay & Benefits
What You Need to Know About TSP's New Withdrawal Options
Changes coming in mid-September will allow participants more flexibility in how they take money out of their retirement savings accounts.
Pay & Benefits
U.S. Postal Employees’ Retirement Assets Are Invested More Cautiously Than Those of Their Foreign Counterparts
Legally mandated strategy is not risky, but also does not produce high returns that might help reduce a gap in pension assets and liabilities, report notes.
Management
TSA Braces for 4% Increase in Summer Travelers Amid Staffing Woes
Low pay and limited career opportunities are contributing to high turnover at the agency, investigators have found.
Oversight
Senators Renew Bipartisan Efforts to Protect Federal Retirees from Benefits Fraud
Bill approved by Senate oversight panel would make it a felony for retiree representatives to misuse FERS or CSRS funds.
Pay & Benefits
Trump's Budget Proposes Staffing Increases at All But 2 Cabinet-Level Agencies
Agency-by-agency job gains (or losses) under the White House’s 2020 request.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Give Feds Immediate Financial Relief From Shutdown Through $6,000 Loans
Legislation is a common-sense follow-up to guaranteeing furloughed feds back pay once government reopens, sponsors say.
Pay & Benefits
Agency Leaders Urged to Support Federal Employee Job Satisfaction Survey
Widespread participation in the anonymous annual questionnaire is critical to measuring how employees view their leaders, jobs and compensation, OPM director says.
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Management
Agency-By-Agency Spending Levels Under Trump's 2019 Budget
Most civilian agencies would see substantial decreases from 2017 spending.
Management
How Many Employees Would Your Agency Lose (or Gain) Under Trump's Budget?
Workforce estimates vary widely, from a 25 percent loss at the Environmental Protection Agency to a 21.3 percent increase at Commerce.
Pay & Benefits
What Feds Furloughed During the Shutdown Need to Know About Their Back Pay and Leave
OPM puts out a memo clarifying how federal workers sent home during the shutdown will be compensated.
Management
Shutdown Will Continue Monday, Triggering Furloughs for Hundreds of Thousands of Feds
Without a budget deal, many government employees and contractors will report to work Monday only to close down operations.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Retirees to Receive Biggest Cost-of-Living Bump Since 2012
The 2 percent increase will take effect starting with December benefits.
Management