DOJ: China Allegedly Behind Equifax Breach
The Justice Department announced that four individuals from China have been indicted for stealing Americans’ personal data in the 2017 Equifax data breach.
Author: Ian Smith
OPM Outlines HR Flexibilities for the Coronavirus
OPM has provided detailed HR flexibilities that may be used on connection with the coronavirus.
USPS Reports $748 Million Net Loss in Q1 2020
The Postal Service reported another net loss for Q1 2020, but it was actually an improvement over last year.
House Passes USPS Fairness Act
Legislation that would eliminate the Postal Service’s retirement pre-funding mandate has taken another step forward in the legislative process.
VA Employee Charged with Embezzling $70k Using Square App
A VA employee has been charged in federal court with embezzling nearly $70,000 in VA funds.
More Federal Employees Retired at End of 2019 Than in Recent Years
According to OPM’s latest retirement data, the number of federal employees that retired at the end of 2019 was higher than in recent years.
DOI Employee Returned to His Job in Whistleblower Retaliation Case
A DOI employee has been returned to his job along with backpay and benefits after a settlement in a whistleblower case.
OPM is Monitoring the Coronavirus
OPM has issued a memo outlining actions the agency is taking to prevent the spread of the coronavirus within the federal workforce.
CBO Projects USPS Will Continue Defaulting on Retiree Health Fund Payments
CBO said in a recent report that it expects the Postal Service to continue to default on required payments to its retiree health benefits fund.
FRTIB Awards TSP Annuity Contract
The FRTIB announced that it has awarded its life annuity contract for the TSP to MetLife.
