IRS Increases 2022 Mileage Rate Amid Skyrocketing Gas Prices
The IRS has increased the 2022 mileage rate for official travel for the remainder of the year to offset soaring gas prices.
Ian Smith
How Many USPS Employees Were Attacked by Dogs in 2021?
The Postal Service (USPS) has released its annual list of cities where postal employees suffered the most dog attacks.
Knife Attack, Racist Taunts: Woman Says Working for USPS Was Hell
An employee of the Postal Service claims her employer fought to cover for a discriminatory co-worker who allegedly pulled a knife on her at work after she reported his behavior. She is now suing the agency.
Despite 7% Drop in May, OPM Retirement Backlog Still Over 32k
A nice reduction was made to the OPM retirement backlog in May 2022, but the total figure is still over 32,000.
Congressman Wants to Ban ESG Investments in TSP
Recently introduced legislation would prohibit the TSP from investing in environmental, social and governance (ESG) investments.
FedSmith Readers Not Planning to Use the TSP Mutual Fund Window
The majority of FedSmith readers who responded to our latest survey said they do not plan to use the new TSP mutual fund window.
Forest Service Finds It Was Responsible For Largest Fire In New Mexico History
The Forest Service says it was responsible for both the blazes that merged late last month and created the largest fire in New Mexico history.
Self-Proclaimed Bodybuilder Pleads Guilty to Theft of VA Disability Payments
A Florida Army veteran is facing jail time for falsely claiming he had to walk with a cane to get disability benefits despite leg pressing over 600 pounds.
2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Coming Soon
The rollout of the 2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey is scheduled to begin in late May.
Bill Seeks to Raise Annual COLA for Some Retired Federal Employees
Companion legislation has been introduced in the Senate to give federal retirees under both FERS and CSRS the same annual COLA amounts.
