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.
Author: Ian Smith
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.
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.
SHOW UP Act Would Block Expanded Telework for Federal Employees
Recently introduced legislation would put the brakes on the Biden administration’s effort to permanently expand telework for federal employees.
Group Wants Paid Leave for Federal Employees to Get Out of State Abortions
A group within the Justice Department is urging the Biden administration to give federal employees administrative leave to get abortions across state lines.
Coming Soon! New Login Process for OPM Retirement Services Online
Retired federal employees who use the OPM Retirement Services Online website will have a new required login process starting May 26.
Will You Use the New TSP Mutual Fund Window?
The new TSP mutual fund window is launching soon. Do you plan to use it?
