IRS Announces 2013 Pension Plan Limitations
The Internal Revenue Service recently announced 2013 contribution limits for employees who participate in the Thrift Savings Plan.
Author: Ian Smith
Robotic Squirrels, Starbucks, and Marijuana ‘Munchies’: Highlights from Wastebook 2012
Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) has released his annual report highlighting wasteful government spending from the past year.
AFGE on 2013 COLA: It Could Have Been Worse
AFGE president J. David Cox Sr. released a statement today on the announcement of the 1.7% COLA that will be given to federal retirees and Social Security recipients in which he said, “It could have been much worse.”
Keeping Cash Out of the Mail
Rep. Scott Tipton (R-CO) recently introduced legislation to prohibit federal agencies from sending cash in mass postal mail communications, including surveys where cash is included for the benefit for the responder.
Federal Government Has Room to Improve When Hiring Disabled Individuals
According to a recent analysis by federal employment law firm Tully Rinckey PLLC, the Executive Branch is getting better at hiring disabled individuals, but there is still room for improvement.
Rasmussen: 58% Think Federal Employees Earn More Than Private Sector Workers
A Rasmussen survey released this week found that 58% of American adults surveyed believe that federal employees earn more money than private sector workers, and 64% said they believe private sector employees work harder than government employees. What’s your opinion? Share your feedback in our survey.
Congressmen Want to Send a Message to VA Employees
Congressmen Jeff Miller (R-FL) and Richard Burr (R-NC) have called for VA Chief of Staff John Gingrich to be removed from his position following an Inspector General report outlining excessive spending on recent conferences.
Can You Get Time Off to Vote? Only in Rare Cases
The November elections are almost here, and federal employees may have questions about whether they can be granted time off to vote. OPM has provided some answers.
OPM Sets Retirement Claims Processing Record for 2012
According to its latest monthly report, the number of retirement claims processed by the Office of Personnel Management processed was the most in a single month so far in 2012.
FEHBP Rates to Increase Average of 3.4% in 2013
OPM has announced that the average premium for those covered under the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program will increase by 3.4% in 2013. The increase is lower than last year’s increase of 3.8%.
