Are You Making the Most of Your TSP?
If you are able to invest in the TSP, you should make sure you are getting the most out of it with the government’s matching contributions. The author offers some details on how to take full advantage of this.
Month: January 2012
Hearing on Reforming Federal Pensions Announced
Congressman Dennis Ross (R-FL) recently announced that he will hold a hearing to explore options for reforming the entire federal pension system to bring it more in line with the private sector.
FLRA’s DuBester Speaks!
FLRA’s Quietest Member, Ernest DuBester, recently dissented in a case involving a union proposal calling for increased fortification of Social Security offices (Wait until you read the proposal and his dissent). DuBester is a majority (Democrat) member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority who appears to believe the union is always right.
Withholding G Fund Payments to Avoid the Debt Ceiling
The G fund is again being used as a stop-gap measure to avoid the federal government hitting the debt ceiling for the second time in a few months.
GSA: Mileage Reimbursement Rates Stay Put
GSA’s annual review of mileage reimbursement rates for personal vehicles has concluded that the rate will remain unchanged at $0.51 per mile.
Debating the Cost of Federal Employees
The battle over federal employee salaries and benefits is ongoing with different twists and turns. With the huge budget deficits facing this country and those in Europe, we can expect the debate to continue.
DC Circuit Hears Oral Arguments on Appeal of Two FLRA Decisions
These cases involve both a union and Agency appeal FLRA decisions involving its controversial reinstitution of an “abrogation” test that, in essence, nullifies the Agency Head Review of negotiated agreements provided for in the statute.
Pay Parity and Your 2013 Pay Raise
The debate over a pay raise for federal employees in 2013 is well underway. Pay parity with the military is a tactic proponents will often use to vie for a larger pay increase for federal employees.
Federal Employee Preferences: 58% Would Not Vote for President Obama
In a survey which received about 9000 responses, more than 58% of those participating said they would not vote to re-elect President Obama. There was not overwhelming support for the Republican candidates either with “none of the above” coming in second among those running for the nomination.
Transparency, Moral Leadership and Transformation
The author says that we are in the midst of paradigm shift in the area quality improvement. Application of the quality technology provides a better way of addressing the threats, challenges and opportunities we face as a nation.
