I Fund Changes Proposed for TSP
A recent study of the TSP fund benchmark indexes may lead to more investment options for TSP participants who invest in the I Fund.
Author: Ian Smith
White House VA Hotline Now Fully Staffed
The VA announced that its hotline for veterans is now fully staffed and running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Who’s in Charge at CFPB?
A hiring freeze has been announced at CFPB amidst a legal battle that has ensued over who gets to lead the agency.
VA Failing to Report Poorly Performing Doctors
A GAO report found that the VA is failing to properly report and document poor performance among its healthcare providers.
Telework Abuse Highlighted in Lankford’s 2017 Waste Report
Senator James Lankford (R-OK) has released his third annual report on what he deems to be wasteful spending within the federal government.
Former IRS Employee Sentenced for Racking Up Over $824,000 in Fraudulent Medical Payments
A former IRS employee was sentenced for misusing his government health benefits in an effort to obtain opiate drugs.
TSP Modernization Act is Now Law
The TSP Modernization Act, a bill allowing federal employees to make multiple age-based or post-separation withdrawals from the TSP, has now become law.
EPA Paid Almost $700k for Parking Spaces That Went Unused
A recent IG report found that the EPA paid almost $700,000 for subsidized employee parking spaces that went unused over a two year period.
Bill Would Require Agencies to Pay Accrued Interest Resulting from Veterans’ Pension Payment Errors
Recently introduced legislation would protect veterans from having to pay back interest resulting from agency mistakes in the calculation of certain benefits.
Hatch Drops Catch-Up Contributions Amendment from Senate Tax Bill
An amendment to the Senate’s tax reform bill that had the potential to impact federal employees who invest in the TSP has been taken off the table.
