IRS Still Giving Bonuses to Employees with Tax Compliance and Conduct Problems
A new IG report finds that despite some improvements, the IRS is still paying bonuses to employees with tax compliance and workplace conduct issues.
Month: February 2018
5 Things a Widow or Widower Would Tell You About FERS Survivor Benefits + A Common Question
How much does your spouse receive from your FERS pension if you pass away? That depends on the survivor benefit option you choose.
White House Proposals For Civil Service Reform: What They Got Right
The White House’s 2019 budget blueprint offered many proposals for civil service reform. The author provides an analysis of which ones he says are correct.
IG: VA Secretary Misused Government Resources on Overseas Trip
A VA Inspector General’s report found an overseas trip taken by the agency Secretary to have fun afoul of ethics regulations.
What Impact Does Sick Leave Have on the FERS Annuity Computation?
Because unused sick leave is used in the computation of my annuity, will it allow me to receive the 1.1% FERS computation factor?
When Could Your Use of Social Media Violate the Hatch Act?
The Office of Special Counsel has issued new guidelines to help federal employees understand how to stay within Hatch Act guidelines when using social media.
Postal Reform Needed to Avoid a ‘Taxpayer Funded Bailout’
The White House’s 2019 budget proposal addresses the ailing financial condition of the Postal Service, saying that reforms are necessary going forward.
Shrinking Supplemental Annuity Payments: Response from OPM
Readers have asked questions about the reduction in their annuity payments for retired federal law enforcement officers. Here is OPM’s response.
Legislation Introduced to ‘SCRAP’ Certain Lifetime Congressional Benefits
Two Congressmen want to see some of the lifetime benefits given to lawmakers taken away and have introduced a bill to do just that.
The Rumor was True: FY 2019 Budget Proposes Pay Freeze
Rumors that surfaced last year about a pay freeze in the White House’s budget proposal turned out to be true.
