Ian Smith
Ian Smith is one of the co-founders of FedSmith.com. He enjoys writing about current topics that affect the federal workforce.
Senate Bill Would Eliminate Congressional Pensions
Legislation introduced this week would end pensions for Members of Congress if it were to become law.
OPM Renews ID Protection Services Contract with ID Experts
OPM announced that it has renewed a contract with ID Experts to continue providing free identity theft monitoring services for the agency’s data breaches.
More Lawmakers Want Back Pay Plus Interest for the Shutdown
Companion legislation has been introduced in the House to give federal employees back pay plus interest for shutdowns.
Which States Are Most Reliant on Federal Aid?
The Tax Foundation illustrates which states’ budgets benefit the most (and least) from federal aid.
How Does the Shutdown Impact Within-Grade Increases?
OPM has released a list of frequently asked post-shutdown questions addressing various pay/benefits issues.
Postal Service Loses $1.5 Billion in Q1
The Postal Service’s financial losses continued in the first quarter of FY 2019 in which it reported a net loss of $1.5 billion.
Lawmakers Seeking 3.6% Raise for Federal Workers in 2020
Legislation has been introduced to give federal employees a 3.6% pay raise in 2020.
No Retroactive Pay Raise Currently in the Works
Two open bills in Congress would give federal employees a raise, but neither one offers a retroactive pay increase.
January’s Retirement Rush Not as Bad as 2018
The usual influx of new retirements that comes in January is not as bad as it was last year, but OPM still has a bigger backlog to deal with.
Rule Change Will Facilitate Borrowing from TSP During Shutdowns
A rule change will allow certain TSP participants to request loans during government shutdowns regardless of whether they are being paid.
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