Draft Spending Bill Proposes Overriding 2020 Pay Freeze
A draft spending bill put forth in the House contains a pay raise for federal employees in 2020.
Author: Ian Smith
Another Attempt to Stop the Government From Paying Dead People
The federal government routinely pays benefits to people who have died. Another bill has been introduced to try to prevent this from happening.
FRTIB Seeking TSP Fund Managers
A request for proposal has been issued seeking managers for four of the funds within the TSP.
Bill Would Prohibit TSP Investments in China and Russia
One Congressman wants to ensure the TSP offers no economic support for Russia and China.
Where Should Federal Agencies Be Buying Their Flowers?
Should federal agencies have to buy their floral decorations domestically? One Congressman wants to make it a requirement.
Senators Want You to Fly Coach When You Travel
Recently introduced legislation would ban federal employees from flying first or business class on official travel.
GAO Doesn’t Sound Wild About the OPM Reorg Plan
A recent GAO report says that plans for carrying out the proposed reorganization of OPM are lacking so far.
No Movement on Changing the $20 Bill
The government previously approved changing the face of the $20 bill, but it appears that effort has waned after the 2016 election.
When Does the TSP Modernization Act Go Into Effect?
FedSmith readers have been asking when the changes under the TSP Modernization Act go into effect. We now have an answer.
EPA Rejects IG’s Suggestion to Recoup a Portion of Former Administrator’s Travel Costs
The EPA said it does not plan to recoup some of former administrator Scott Pruitt’s travel costs in response to the suggestion from its IG.
