OPM Proposes Canceling Various Job Classifications
OPM has proposed eliminating a number of job classifications due to a lack of federal employees who currently hold jobs within them.
Author: Ian Smith
Connolly to Hold 2017 FEHB Open Season Workshop
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) is hosting his 8th annual FEHB open season workshop for the 2017 benefits year to help federal employees and retirees with their benefits planning decisions.
IG: IRS Employees Sent Unencrypted Emails Containing Personal Data of Thousands of Taxpayers
A recent inspector general report found that the IRS may have a widespread problem in which its employees are sending unencrypted emails containing the personal data of taxpayers.
Lawmakers Concerned About Proposal to Limit Number of FEVS Questions
Lawmakers recently expressed their concerns about a proposal to drastically cut the number of required questions asked on the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey and said that doing so would ultimately harm federal workers.
OPM Will No Longer Accept Corrections on Certain Retirement Forms
The Office of Personnel Management has announced that certain benefits election forms with hand made corrections will no longer be accepted.
2017 Federal Holidays
What paid holidays can federal employees expect in 2017? Here is the official list.
FedSmith.com Users Overwhelmingly Support Congressional Term Limits
We recently asked our users if they were in favor of Congressional term limits and the use of private tax collectors by the IRS. The responses left no doubt where our readers stand on these issues.
2017 Medicare Part B Premiums Announced
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have announced the premiums for Medicare for 2017.
Comey Says FBI Stands By Decision Not to Pursue Charges in Clinton Email Investigation
In a follow up letter to Members of Congress, FBI Director James Comey said his agency has found no new evidence that would warrant any charges against Hillary Clinton for her use of a private email server while Secretary of State.
FedSmith.com Users Say Fear is Motivating Voting Preferences
When you think of voting in the election this year, what is your motivation: enthusiasm for your preferred candidate to win or fear of the other candidate winning? According to a majority of FedSmith.com users, fear of the other candidate is their primary motivation.
