OPM Establishing New Postal Service Health Benefits Program
OPM has issued a rule to formalize establishment of the new Postal Service Health Benefits program.
Author: Ian Smith
OPM Retirement Backlog Drops Below 23k to End Q1 2023
The OPM retirement backlog dropped again in March 2023 to close at just under 23,000.
Push Continues to Pay Bonuses to Federal Employees Who Report Wasteful Spending
Legislation has been reintroduced that would pay bonuses to federal employees who help identify wasteful spending.
Legislation Would Give Federal Employees a Holiday for St. Patrick’s Day
Legislation has been introduced to make St. Patrick’s Day a federal holiday.
DOL Employee Pleads Guilty to Acquiring Nearly $200k Through Fraud Schemes
A federal employee with the Department of Labor has pleaded guilty to obtaining nearly $200,000 through multiple fraud schemes.
Legislation Reintroduced to Establish IG for the TSP
One Congresswoman still wants to establish an inspector general to oversee the TSP.
Schedule F Continues to Worry Democrats
Although it does not exist, Schedule F continues to remain in the crosshairs of some Democrats.
IRS Rarely Punishes Tax Delinquent Federal Employees
A recent IG report found that the number of tax delinquent federal employees is growing, but the IRS has put little effort into pursuing them.
House Passes Bill Banning Federal Employees From Censoring Free Speech
The House passed a bill that would prohibit federal employees from censoring free speech or pressuring social media companies to censor speech.
Biden Proposes 5.2% 2024 Federal Pay Raise
The White House has announced its desired amount for the 2024 federal pay raise in the president’s budget for FY 2024.
