Ian Smith
Ian Smith is one of the co-founders of FedSmith.com. He enjoys writing about current topics that affect the federal workforce.
House Passes Bill That Would Establish Employee Awards Program at DHS
The House has passed legislation that would create a series of new initiatives to improve the morale of DHS employees.
EPA Officially Ends Employee Gym Membership Benefits
The EPA has announced that it will be formally ending its fitness benefits program for agency employees.
Clinical Psychologist Convicted for His Role in $600 Million Social Security Disability Scheme
A clinical psychologist in Kentucky has been convicted for his role in a scheme to defraud the Social Security Administration of more than $600 million.
OPM Issues Warning About Annuity Scam
OPM recently issued an alert about a scam that is targeting the annuities of retired federal employees.
Supreme Court Rules Patent Office Cannot Restrict Free Speech
The Supreme Court has concluded that the Patent and Trademark Office cannot discriminate against trademark designations it deems disparaging or inappropriate.
Legislation Reintroduced to Give Tax Credit to Federal Employees Serving in Combat Zones
Legislation has been introduced to give the same tax credit to federal employees that military personnel get when working in a combat zone.
Letters Express Opposition to Proposed Benefits Cuts
Two letters were sent last week to Congress expressing opposition to proposed cuts to federal employee benefits in the White House’s budget proposal.
OMB Orders Elimination of Dozens of Agency Reporting Requirements
The Trump Administration plans to eliminate numerous regulations to ease the paperwork burden on federal agencies.
Senators Want Details About Accused NSA Leaker’s Security Clearance
Two Senators have asked OPM to provide details about the security clearance that was granted to NSA contractor Reality Winner.
TSA Testing New Fingerprint Scanners in Lieu of Boarding Passes
The TSA is testing new fingerprint scanning technology at two airports that has the potential to replace the need for boarding passes and identity documents.
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