House Passes TSP Modernization Act
The House has passed legislation that would amend current law to allow federal employees to make multiple withdrawals from the TSP.
Author: Ian Smith
OGE Reminds Agency Leaders to Promote an ‘Ethical Culture’
The Office of Government Ethics is reminding agency leaders to ensure they act in ways that will not erode the trust of the American public.
Slight Reduction Made in Retirement Backlog in September
OPM made slight progress in reducing the backlog of outstanding retirement claims in September.
TSP Relaxes Hardship Withdrawal Rules for Hurricane Maria Victims
The TSP is temporarily relaxing its hardship withdrawal rules to help federal employees impacted by Hurricane Maria.
How Much Are Your FEHB Premiums Increasing in 2018?
The enrollees’ share of FEHB premiums will be increasing by an average of 6.1% in 2018 according to the Office of Personnel Management.
Federal Employees Should Prepare for New Mandatory Opioid Drug Testing
New mandatory drug testing guidelines went into effect at the start of October to test for opioids that will affect a significant number of federal employees.
Now is a Good Time to Verify Your FEGLI Coverage
Did you make changes to your FEGLI elections during last year’s open season? OPM wants you to ensure they are correct.
Tom Price Resigns as HHS Secretary
Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price has resigned amid a controversy surrounding his use of private charter aircraft at taxpayer expense.
VA to Begin Disclosing Agency Secretary’s Official Travel
In an effort to bolster transparency, the VA will begin posting a list of all official travel by the agency secretary on its website.
Price Says He Will Pay for His Charter Flights
HHS Secretary Tom Price said in a statement that he will be reimbursing the Treasury for the expenses incurred by his recent controversial charter flights.
