White House Continues Push for 1% Pay Raise
The White House has continued is continuing to push for a 1% pay increase in 2014.
Author: Ian Smith
Legislation Introduced in Senate to Require Federal Employees to Be Current on Taxes
Senators Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK) and Mark Pryor (D-AR) have introduced a bill prohibiting the federal government from employing those with seriously delinquent tax debts.
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.
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
Two Oklahoma lawmakers have introduced legislation to prevent federal agencies from stockpiling what they consider excessive amounts of ammunition in an effort to make more available for sale to the general public.
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.
