Medical Malpractice Coverups at VA Lead to New Legislation
A media investigation highlighting serious problems at the VA has led to introduction of yet another reform bill aimed at fixing some of the agency’s problems.
Author: Ian Smith
TSP Relaxes Hardship Withdrawal Rules to Aid California Wildfire Victims
The TSP is temporarily relaxing its hardship withdrawal rules to help federal employees impacted by the wildfires in California.
RFP Issued for F Fund Manager
A request for proposal has been issued for a manager for the TSP’s F Fund.
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Climbs 12% in October
OPM’s retirement backlog climbed higher in October. How does this compare to the last few years?
TSP Modernization Act Passes Congress; Heads to Trump’s Desk
Congress has passed the TSP Modernization Act and it is now on its way to the White House.
Is the FEHB System Killing Competition?
A new GAO report shows that despite increases in available FEHB plans, enrollment is growing increasingly concentrated among the largest insurance carriers.
OPM Issues Guidance on Multiple Emergency Leave Transfer Programs
OPM recently established four emergency leave transfer programs. This can be confusing for employees and agencies, so OPM has also issued administrative guidance.
Legislation Would Extend Probationary Period for New Feds to Two Years
Legislation has been introduced that would extend the probationary period for new federal employees to two years. Would this benefit new employees?
No Changes to 401(k) Contributions in Republican Tax Plan
Republicans have unveiled their tax cut proposal, one which consolidates individual income tax brackets and leaves retirement plan contribution limits untouched.
Buchanan to IRS: ‘Heads Should Roll’
One Congressman is not satisfied with the apology issued by the IRS to some of the groups it targeted for political reasons.
