Congressman Wants OSC to Rescind its Latest Hatch Act Guidance
One Congressman wants recent Hatch Act guidance from OSC rescinded, saying it could “have a chilling impact on federal employees.”
Month: December 2018
Military Deposits and Your Annuity
How do military deposits affect FERS and CSRS retirement calculations? Here is an overview.
Vacant MSPB Means No Potential Recourse For Appeal-Filing Federal Employees Any Time Soon
The stalemate continues that has left MSPB with no quorum among its board members. What does this mean for the agency and federal employees with pending appeals?
Good Faith or Bad?
A federal judge questions whether the Departments of State and Justice acted in bad faith in handling records requests for Hillary Clinton’s emails as Secretary of State.
Presidents and the Federal Workforce
The author says it is important for presidents to remember that federal employees are an asset that can help an administration if treated properly.
IG Labels CSRS Improper Payments ‘High-Risk’
A recent OPM Inspector General’s report said that improper payments made under federal employee retirement systems represent a “high risk.”
Apple Launches Discount Program for Veterans and Military
Apple has launched a discount program for active duty military and veterans with discounts on many of its products including iPhone and Apple Watches.
No Shutdown for Now, But What About a Pay Raise?
Congress passed a stopgap spending bill to avoid a partial shutdown. Where does this leave the possibility of a pay raise?
Despite More New Claims Than Usual, Retirement Backlog Drops in November
Despite a higher number of new claims in the month than usual, OPM made a modest reduction in November’s retirement backlog.
TSP Announces End of Year Processing Schedule
The Thrift Savings Plan has announced its year-end processing schedule with details on how transactions will be handled as 2018 draws to a close.
