Supremes Reinforce Executive Power Over Independent Agencies, Appeals May Continue
The Supreme Court allowed the President to remove the MSPB Chair with few exceptions, citing substantial executive power for at-will removal.
New Policy Could Offer Large Cash Bonuses to Federal Employees
OSC has established a new policy designed to incentivize whistleblowers to report waste or wrongdoing by encouraging agencies to offer cash rewards.
Legislation Reintroduced to Establish Inspector General for FRTIB
Legislation has been reintroduced to create an inspector general to oversee the FRTIB.
Dueling Court Decisions: Status of Judicial Review of Executive Order on Unions and National Security
The President’s Executive Order restricting union representation in several agencies for national security reasons is again under attack by a DC district court judge. Here is the latest.
Recent Federal Retirees: Lower Your Medicare Part B Premium With One Form
Federal retirees can appeal high Medicare Part B premiums via SSA-44 if their income drops post-retirement, ensuring premiums reflect current income.
Why Some of Your Contributions Should Be in Roth TSP
Federal employees can balance their TSP contributions between Traditional and Roth to optimize tax savings now and tax-free growth later.
How to Strategically Time Your Federal Retirement
The timing of your retirement can have a big impact on your benefits as a federal employee. These are some important considerations.
Federal Employee Benefits Cuts: What’s In, What’s Out in Latest Legislative Proposal
Important changes were made to proposed cuts to federal employees’ retirement benefits after the House Budget Committee advanced the latest bill.
Federal Retirement Reforms: Winners, Losers, and the Bottom Line
A new CBO report analyzes the proposed cuts to federal employees’ retirement benefits and their estimated impact on the federal deficit.
National Security or Union Busting? The Debate Over the Latest Executive Order
The DC Court of Appeals overturned an injunction of a lower court to allow the administration to proceed implementing an executive order expanding LR exclusions.
