How Much Will Your Pay Increase in 2017? President Submits Pay Plan
As has been done in recent years, President Obama has issued a letter outlining the federal employee pay raise in 2017.
Month: August 2016
Understanding How Medicare Coordinates with FEHB
The author explains Medicare’s four parts and how they overlap with the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program.
How is the 2016 FERS Annuity Supplement Calculated?
The author provides a basic explanation of how the FERS annuity supplement is calculated as well as why a federal employee would want to make the calculations.
SSA Paid Dead Federal Workers $1.7 Million
An inspector general’s report found that the Social Security Administration improperly paid benefits to federal workers who had previously deceased.
Required Minimum Distributions and Your IRA
How do required minimum distributions work with your traditional IRA? Here are some key facts for you to know.
Average Salary Much Higher In Some Agencies
Which agencies have the highest average salary and which agencies have the lowest? There is a very wide range—from $173,854 to $73,047.
33 People Charged with Crimes Against the Postal Service Including Mail Theft by Employees
Crimes against the Postal Service seem rampant in one section of California. 33 people, including a number of Postal Service employees, have been charged with various crimes.
FEGLI Open Season Starts in September – Are You Ready?
The upcoming FEGLI open season runs for the month of September. OPM has provided these resources to help you make the most of it.
‘Job Restructuring’ as a Reasonable Accommodation in Federal Employment
In the first of two articles on job restructuring as a reasonable accommodation, the author explores how managers ascertain what an employee’s essential functions of his or her job position are, how to restructure a job position to accommodate an employee, and explores some cases that shed light on how the EEOC and federal courts look at these issues.
FERS 3-Legged Stool vs FERS Recliner: Where Will You Sit?
The author outlines key components of the FERS system you will need to have a successful retirement.
