Unions Sue VA Over Official Time Restrictions
Federal employee unions have filed a lawsuit against the VA over restrictions the agency placed on the use of official time.
Author: Ian Smith
Postal Service Now Going on 12 Years of Losses
The Postal Service has suffered 12 straight years of net losses with the announcement of its FY 2018 financial results.
3 Years After Data Breaches, OPM Still Has Security Deficiencies
Over 3 years after the data breaches were reported at OPM, the agency still has not made a number of recommended security improvements.
The 2018 Open Season is Underway
The 2018 open season is officially underway. Here is some important information to help you prepare for making your benefits selections.
Most Military Retirees to See Pay Increase in 2019
Most military retirees will see a pay increase next year thanks to a cost of living adjustment.
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Spikes 12% in October
Thanks to receiving over 9,000 new applications, OPM’s retirement backlog grew considerably in October.
Taxpayers Have a New Guide to the Tax Law Changes
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act modified tax rules starting in 2018. This new guide from the IRS alerts individual taxpayers to important changes.
Former Federal Employee Sentenced to Prison for Fraud
A former federal employee with the VA and OPM will be serving time in prison for stealing from a veteran and fraudulently obtaining disability benefits.
How Much Will Medicare Part B Premiums Cost in 2019?
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have announced the Medicare Part B premiums for 2019.
Is That the SSA Calling You?
A recent nationwide phone scam is using the reputation of the Social Security Administration to try to bait people into giving out personal information.
