FRTIB Issues Proposed Rules for New Blended Retirement System
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board has published proposed rules on how to implement the military’s new Blended Retirement System.
Author: Ian Smith
TSP Relaxes Hardship Withdrawal Rules for Hurricane Irma Victims
The TSP is temporarily relaxing its hardship withdrawal rules to help victims of Hurricane Irma.
Bill Introduced to Ensure Overtime Pay for Secret Service Employees
Legislation has been introduced to ensure Secret Service agents are paid overtime despite the agency saying it has reached its overtime pay caps.
Postal Service Mail Carrier Convicted in Stolen Identity Tax Refund Scheme
A Georgia letter carrier has been convicted for his role in a stolen identity tax refund scheme totaling over $2.5 million in fraudulent refund checks.
OPM Wants You to Get a Flu Shot
It’s flu season, and the Office of Personnel Management is encouraging federal employees to get flu shots.
DOJ Says It Won’t Prosecute Lois Lerner for IRS Targeting Scandal
The Justice Department said that it does not intend to prosecute Lois Lerner for her role in the IRS targeting scandal of Tea Party groups.
CBP Announces Contract Awards for ‘Other Materials’ Border Wall Prototypes
Customs and Border Protection has announced awards of contracts to companies for constructing the “other materials” border wall prototypes.
Bill Aims to Limit Agencies From Mailing Visible Social Security Numbers
Congress has passed legislation that would restrict the publication of Social Security numbers on federal documents that are sent through the mail.
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Edges Slightly Higher in August
OPM’s retirement backlog crept slightly higher in August and is higher than it was a year ago.
TSP Relaxes Hardship Withdrawal Rules to Help Hurricane Harvey Victims
The TSP has announced temporary relaxation of its hardship withdrawal rules to help victims of Hurricane Harvey.
