Proposed Changes to Travel Regs May Impact All Federal Travelers
An advisory board has made recommendations to GSA on changes to the government’s current policies for government travelers.
Author: Ralph R. Smith
E-Mail to Uncle Sam: Will He Write Back?
E-mailing agencies may be a good way to get information, especially if the researcher uses FirstGov.gov
Freedom in your TSP: Will You Get Rich Now?
With online access to TSP accounts, readers can trade shares quickly and easily. Is market timing a good thing?
OGE Seeks Response from Ethics Advisors
OGE is seeking responses to its annual ethics survey from feds working in the area of ethics for agencies.
Federal Executives Make More Than Most Non-Profit Execs
Comparing pay between Federal employees and employees of large non-profit organizations shows Feds usually do better.
Will Feds Get a Pay Raise in 2004? Readers Voice Their Opinions
Most readers expect a raise of about 4% this year.
TSP Stock Investors Do Well in July–Bond Investors Lose
Stock funds up again in July
Feds Can’t Assure Public that Personal Information is Protected by Agencies
GAO concludes that Federal agencies cannot guarantee citizens that the Privacy act is being implemented to protect personal information.
OPM Director Outlines Future of “Competitive Sourcing” in Government
In a major policy speech, the director of OPM outlined the administration’s underlying philosophy and objectives in competitive sourcing for government
Can a Fed be fired for poor performance?
Firing a federal employee for performance can be done but it isn’t quick or easy.
