2020 Census Will Be Offered Online
The upcoming census will be offered online which presents new challenges, but the Census Bureau says it has been successful in addressing them.
Author: Ian Smith
Federal Benefits Open Season Coming This Fall
The annual open season for selecting your 2019 federal benefits will take place this fall. This is some important initial information for you to know.
Despite More Incoming Claims, OPM Retirement Backlog Reduced in August
OPM’s retirement backlog saw a noticeable improvement in August versus July despite more incoming claims.
EPA Protective Services Costs Ballooned Under Pruitt’s Tenure
A new IG report found that costs for providing security to former EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt soared during his tenure.
Postal Employee Charged with Racking Up Over $160k in False Disability Claims
A Postal employee has been arrested on allegations that he claimed to be totally disabled, yet spent five days a week running flea markets.
Trump to ‘Study’ Federal Workers’ Pay Over Labor Day Weekend
President Trump said in a speech today that he will “study” the issue of pay for federal workers over the weekend. What exactly does this mean?
White House: No Pay Raise for Federal Employees in 2019
The White House wants to move forward with its proposed pay freeze for federal employees in 2019.
OSC Files Complaint Over Whistleblower’s Termination
The Office of Special Counsel recently filed a whistleblower retaliation complaint over the removal of a federal employee at the Interior Department.
OPM Rescinds Guidance on Labor Relations Executive Orders
OPM has issued revised guidance for agencies as a result of a judge’s recent decision to invalidate significant portions of labor relations executive orders.
Outgoing CFPB Employee Says Agency Leadership is Undercutting Staff
A federal employee at the CFPB had some harsh outgoing words in his resignation letter for the agency’s acting director.
