Obama Offers a Final ‘Thank You’ to Federal Employees
President Obama offered a final “thank you” to federal employees during his last days in office to honor their accomplishments.
Author: Ian Smith
2017 TSP Contribution Limits
The TSP has provided details about the annual contribution limits for plan participants in 2017 as defined by the IRS.
Extending FEHB Coverage for Children of Same-Sex Domestic Partners
OPM has published an interim final rule to create a regulatory exception that allows children of same-sex domestic partners living overseas to maintain FEHB coverage for an extended period of time.
Legislation Introduced to Reform TSA’s Screening Procedures for Transgender Travelers
Legislation has been introduced in the House that would require the TSA to reform its security screening procedures to be more accommodating to transgender travelers.
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Stays Above 16,000 in November
OPM made a small reduction to its backlog of retirement applications, but it remains above 16,000 as of the end of November.
OPM Reminds Federal Employees to Follow Dismissal Procedures
The Office of Personnel Management issued a reminder to federal workers to always be sure to follow dismissal procedures when emergencies or other special events disrupt the normal workday.
Are you Eligible for the New Disabled Veteran Leave Program?
The Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015 recently took effect for certain newly hired federal employees. OPM has provided a fact sheet about who is eligible for this leave program and how to use it.
Senators Ask Obama to Freeze Federal Hiring Until Trump Takes Office
Two Senators have asked President Obama to freeze federal hiring during the transition between presidential administrations to combat the practice of “burrowing in” by political appointees.
OPM Taken to Task in New Report on Government Waste
The Office of Personnel Management is featured in a new report that highlights examples of wasteful government spending.
FLTCIP Premium Increase Will Keep Funds Solvent Says Insurance Company
In testimony offered to Congress, John Hancock explained the need for the recent premium increases to the FLTCIP.
