Pay & Benefits
White House Calls for ‘Fundamental Reform’ to Feds’ Pay, Delays New 2018 Localities
President Trump still must issue the final order authorizing a 2018 pay increase before the end of the year.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Names Two Federal Pay Raise Advisers
After nearly a year of inaction, White House begins reconstitution of the Federal Salary Council.
Pay & Benefits
Flipping the Switch on Blended Retirement, Your Benefits During a Shutdown and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Oversight
Hoyer: Republicans Still Don't Have the Votes on Deal to Avoid Shutdown
Democratic lawmakers decry GOP inaction on spending negotiations, while union officials note lack of communication.
Oversight
Congress on Collision Course Ahead of Shutdown Deadline
"Puntagon" bill to fund defense for a full year but non-defense for one month is a nonstarter, Democrats say.
Pay & Benefits
Watchdog: OPM Can Do More to Help Agencies Use Recruitment, Retention Incentives
A majority of agencies reported that they did not use special pay authorities due to financial constraints.
Management
OPM Tells Agencies to Stop Working Collaboratively with Unions
Guidance for implementing President Trump’s executive order disbanding labor-management councils goes much further than a similar move made by President George W. Bush.
Pay & Benefits
Proposal for a 2019 Pay Freeze Called 'Dunderheaded' and 'Pennywise and Pound Foolish'
A freeze would make it more difficult to retain and recruit federal employees, requiring agencies to spend more money on hiring, lawmakers argue.
Pay & Benefits
A Potential Pay Cut for Some Feds, Expanded Telework and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Oversight
GOP Lawmakers Seek to Repeal OPM Obamacare Program
Johnson, Meadows say savings from under-utilized program could go toward retirement, security clearance backlogs.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Leadership Void Leaves Locality Pay Advisers Twisting in the Wind
Members of the Federal Salary Council have not been reappointed since Trump’s inauguration, stalling the advisory group’s work.
Management
Congress Passes Two-Week Spending Bill, but Shutdown Fears Mount
Immigration issues could derail negotiations to fund the government for the rest of fiscal 2018.
Pay & Benefits
FEHBP Open Season Deadline is Just Around the Corner
Experts encourage enrollees to re-examine their plans and anticipated health care needs each year.
Pay & Benefits
Relief for Feds Hitting Overtime Pay Caps, Benefits During a Shutdown and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Management
NASA Ranked Best Place to Work in Government Six Years Running
OPM reverses controversial decision to withhold small-agency survey data ahead of 2017 rankings.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Ask Trump to Give Civilian Feds the Same 2018 Pay Raise as the Military
A bipartisan letter calls for pay parity to match the 2.4 percent increase that members of the military could receive.
Oversight
Deal to Push Back Shutdown Deadline Faces Uncertain Prospects
Democrats and Tea Party members are still considering whether to support a two-week CR.
Management
Appointee Watch: A Cabinet-Level Shuffle Could Be Looming
Trump announces key jobs at Education, Energy and NASA.
Pay & Benefits
Most TSP Funds Gained Ground in November
The F Fund was the sole loser among federal retirement portfolios last month.
Pay & Benefits