Pay & Benefits
The Most Fed-Friendly Lawmakers, the Status of the Retirement Claims Backlog and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Travelers Will Be Reimbursed Slightly More for Hotels and Meals Starting Oct. 1
Marietta, Georgia, qualifies for a higher rate in 2019, while 21 locations will fall back to standard rates that apply in the rest of the continental United States.
Oversight
President Trump Again Threatens a Shutdown Over Border Security Issues
President tweets that he would be “willing” to shut down the government if Congress does not meet his demands for the wall and several other immigration reforms.
Pay & Benefits
1.9% Civilian Pay Raise Survives Committee Vote, Advances to Full Senate
Appropriators voted down an amendment to scrap the raise by a large margin.
News
It’s Hard to Kill an Agency, But Renaming One Is a Different Matter
The Trump administration reportedly wants to change the name of the Health and Human Services Department. There’s precedent for that. Take our quiz and test your knowledge.
Management
GSA Announces $2.5 Billion Modernization of Federal Payroll and Leave Systems
The last major payroll provider consolidation took place under the George W. Bush administration.
Oversight
See How Much Your Agency's Spending Would Increase Under the 2018 Omnibus
Almost every agency would see a boost under the deal reached by lawmakers on Wednesday evening.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Administration Targets Federal Compensation, Telework
A weekly roundup of federal pay and benefits news.
News
Seven Things Agencies Could Buy With Trump’s Donation to Treasury
The Trump Organization reportedly donated $151,000 to cover hotel profits from foreign visitors in a nod to ethics concerns.
Management
Agencies in Washington Area Close Friday Due to Wind Storm
Emergency employees and those scheduled to telework still expected to report.
Management
Third-Ranking VA Official Steps Down Over Altered Travel Records
Investigators said Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin’s chief of staff altered an email to obtain ethics officer’s approval for covering his wife’s travel costs.
Management
Washington-Area Agencies Open Under Two-Hour Delayed Arrival
Employees can also take unscheduled telework.
Management
The Agencies That Will Remain Open in the Initial Days of the Shutdown
OMB has ordered agencies to scour their budgets to see if they have the money to keep their doors open. Some have succeeded.
Management
D.C.-Area Agencies Open Two Hours Late
Employees also can opt to take unscheduled leave or telework.
Management
Senate Confirms Kirstjen Nielsen to Lead Homeland Security
Lawmakers late Tuesday also approved Emily Murphy to lead GSA.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Signs TSP Modernization Act Into Law
Participants in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement program will have more options for managing their investments.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Adding Flexibility to TSP Withdrawals Is Headed to Trump’s Desk
Changes have been long sought by TSP participants, but could still take up to two years to implement if the bill is signed into law.
Management
Agency Jobs Watch: Education Offers Buyouts and Early Retirement
Agency reform plans were finalized in September.
Management
HHS Secretary Resigns After Controversy Over Use of Private Charter Aircraft
Price had offered to reimburse taxpayers for the cost of his seat on the flights, but not for the full cost estimated at $400,000.
Oversight
HUD Chief Carson Didn’t Violate Hatch Act at Trump Rally, Watchdog Finds
Carson did not give permission to be introduced with his official title, nor did he hear the introduction, according to OSC.
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