OPM Retirement Backlog Slashed by 12% in February
After a 68% increase to start 2025, the OPM retirement backlog reversed course in February.
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Halt Order Reinstating 16,000 Federal Employees
The Trump administration on Monday asked the Supreme Court to pause a federal judge’s ruling to reinstate thousands of probationary federal employees who were terminated as part of the government’s efforts to downsize its workforce.
Trump Issues Executive Order on Delegation of Authority on Suitability of Federal Employees
A new executive order increases OPM’s authority in suitability decisions. Here is a summary of events impacting attempts to restructure the federal bureaucracy.
How Often Do You Check Your TSP Balance?
Checking your TSP account balance too often can be detrimental to your long-term investment returns.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Close the Department of Education
President Trump has issued an Executive Order that calls for the Department of Education to be closed.
Agriculture Employee’s Guilty Plea to Social Security Fraud Leads to Removal
An Agriculture worker was charged with Social Security fraud, pled guilty, and was subsequently removed for misconduct. Find out the outcome of his appeals.
Federal Labor Relations: Cost of Collective Bargaining in the Federal Government
How much does the federal government spend on its labor relations program? No one knows or has cared to find out. We will find the answer based on a new OPM directive.
Fired Federal Employees Return to Federal Agencies, But Are Put on Paid Leave
As a result of recent court orders, federal employees are returning to their jobs, but are being put on paid leave.
Postponed and Deferred Retirement Are Not the Same!
What are the primary differences between postponed and deferred retirement?
The Social Security Fairness Act and Your Taxes
Retroactive payments made under the Social Security Fairness Act could have tax implications.
