Some Agencies ‘Pretty Sure’ They Need to Run a RIF
Officials from OPM discussed agency progress on complying with an OMB directive and suggested RIFs may be forthcoming at some agencies.
Author: Ian Smith
Interior Department Announces $25.6 Million for Historic Preservation
The Interior Department announced it is providing funds to preserve “U.S. history and heritage” shortly after President Trump tweeted about growing efforts to remove Confederate statues.
OPM Wants You to Verify Your FEGLI Changes
Did you make changes to your FEGLI elections during last year’s open season? OPM wants to make sure you get the correct coverage.
CBO Weighs in on TSP Modernization Act
The CBO has released an analysis of bills that would allow federal employees to make multiple withdrawals from their TSP accounts.
The G Fund and the Debt Ceiling
Congress is once again debating whether or not to raise the debt ceiling. Here is what this means for federal employees.
Postal Service Reports $2.1 Billion Net Loss for Q3
The Postal Service posted a net loss of over $2 billion in the latest quarter and may again default on payments for future retiree health benefits.
Details of SEC Complaint Against Brokers Allegedly Targeting TSP Investors
The SEC recently charged four Atlanta area brokers with fraudulently targeting TSP investors. These are details of the formal complaint that was filed.
VA Says It Was Forced to Rehire Fired DC Medical Director
The MSPB has issued a stay order requiring the VA to rehire the former Washington, DC medical director that it fired in July.
Lawmakers Want to Give Federal Employees Their Own Cyber Victim Coordinator
Legislation has been introduced to create a new position to help federal employees who are the victims of cyber attacks. The author raises some questions that are not immediately clear from the text of the bill.
OPM’s Retirement Claims Backlog Jumps 18% in July
The retirement applications backlog at OPM increased almost 18% in July.
