Trying Again to Change Social Security’s COLA Formula
Another attempt is being made in Congress to change the COLA formula for Social Security to pay higher benefits.
Author: Ian Smith
Lawmakers Trying Again to Give Federal Employees Paid Family Leave
Another legislative push is being made in Congress to give federal employees 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Retirement Backlog Holds at Just Over 23k
February saw its typical surge in new retirement applications, but OPM was able to manage the workload which kept the overall backlog in check.
Should DC Become a State?
Should the District of Columbia become a state? The recurring effort from one Senator has again been put forth in the new session of Congress.
Senators Ask for Timeframe on Pay Raise
A group of Senators from states in which many federal employees reside have asked OMB for a timeframe on when the pay raise can be expected.
OPM Provides FAQs on IRS Health Insurance Forms
OPM has provided some frequently asked questions regarding government health insurance requirements under FEHB for tax year 2018.
Pay Raise Likely to Hit in Early Spring
When can federal employees expect to see the 2019 pay raise, and what is causing the delay?
When Will the Pay Raise Be Implemented?
One federal employee union has started asking the same question that FedSmith readers have been asking for days: When is the pay raise coming?
Study Offers Financial Lessons to be Learned from the Government Shutdown
A recent survey offers financial lessons that not only federal employees, but all Americans can take away from the recent government shutdown.
Connolly Trying Again to Change FERS COLAs
Legislation has been reintroduced to equalize COLAs paid to federal retirees under FERS and CSRS.
