Pay & Benefits
Western TRICARE Participants Need Specialty Referral Authorizations Again
Military health care program lifts temporary waiver.
Pay & Benefits
Furlough Friday Follows July 4 Holiday
Thousands of feds will take a partly unpaid four-day weekend.
Management
Group Wants Obama to Fire Homeland Security Watchdog
Alleged misconduct includes complaints of nepotism, misuse of public resources and retaliation against employees.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Funds Mostly in the Red for June
The G Fund was the only offering that yielded a positive return last month.
Briefing
Baby Steps
The government’s parental leave policy is limited, but it’s more flexible than some realize.
Pay & Benefits
Star Senior Execs Can Expect Kudos Instead of Cash
OPM will vet Presidential Rank Award nominees despite Obama’s decision not to hand out bonuses to 2013 winners.
Oversight
House Approves Whistleblower Bill for Military Sexual Assault Victims
Legislation strengthens protections against retaliation for reporting sexual misconduct
Pay & Benefits
Premium Pay Cap Waiver Extended Through 2013 for Civilians in Iraq
Feds supporting certain overseas military or emergency operations can receive basic and premium pay up to $230,700 through Dec. 31.
Pay & Benefits
The Federal Parental Leave Policy’s Hidden Flexibilities
Policy's bad reputation might not be completely deserved.
Pay & Benefits
Bipartisan Group Says Pentagon’s Across-the-Board Furlough Policy Might Go Too Far
Lawmakers ask why civilian workers at units not funded directly by Congress are subject to unpaid leave.
Defense
Senators Criticize VA Approach to Reviewing Sexual Assault Claims
Department’s letter to vets is 'inappropriate' given sensitivity of the issue, say lawmakers.
Pay & Benefits
More Dental, Vision Insurance Choices for Feds
OPM will add four carriers to current portfolio.
Defense
Bill Would Allow Gay Vets to Update Service Records
Legislation could help those discharged for their sexual orientation access benefits.
Pay & Benefits
Furloughs Still a Reality For Thousands
As more agencies avoid unpaid leave in fiscal 2013, the unlucky ones stand out.
Pay & Benefits
Majority of Feds Don’t Believe Agencies Will Reward or Promote Them
Analysis of government employee survey data calls results ‘unsettling.’
Pay & Benefits
Customs and Border Employees Escape Furloughs
Appropriators approve transfer of funds so agency can avoid unpaid leave through September.
Pay & Benefits
Forest Service Employees Rack Up Improper Travel Card Charges
Most Agriculture cardholders comply with travel policies, , IG finds.
Defense
House Approves 1.8 Percent Military Pay Raise
Senate bill includes a 1 percent pay boost for service members.
Pay & Benefits