OPM: Special Insurance Information for Oklahoma Tornado
OPM has provided some special insurance information with regard to how the recent tornado in Oklahoma may affect various benefit programs.
Author: Ian Smith
Nominations Sought for Presidential Rank Awards
OPM has put out a call for agencies to submit nominations for the Presidential Rank Awards.
GAO: OPM Still Lagging in Retirement Processing Capabilities
A recent GAO report concluded that OPM is still failing in its plans to improve the agency’s retirement processing capabilities.
USDA Funding Broadband Service in Rural Communities
The United States Department of Agriculture has announced new rules to better target grants for broadband Internet access in rural areas.
Postal Service to Offer New Health Benefits Plan
In a move to comply with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), the U.S. Postal Service has awarded UnitedHealthcare a contract to support a Postal Service health plan for all eligible non-career employees.
Legislation Introduced to Prevent Federal Agencies from Stockpiling Ammunition
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GAO: USPS On Unsustainable Fiscal Path
According to the GAO, the Postal Service is continuing to struggle financially and is on an unsustainable path absent Congressional assistance.
House Expected to Vote on Bill to Fire Tax Delinquent Federal Workers
The House of Representatives is expected to vote this week on legislation that would make federal employees who have seriously delinquent tax debt ineligible for federal employment.
Obama’s Income Drops in 2012
The president and vice president have released their tax returns for 2012.
Legislation Introduced to Cap Federal Employee Bonuses
Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC) has introduced legislation that would place restrictions on bonuses given to federal employees.
