GAO to OPM: Give Agencies More Flexibility in Human Resources
GAO looks at the role played by the Office of Personnel Management in changing the human resources structure in the Federal government.
Author: Ralph R. Smith
An “Amazing Oddity”
The book author interviews Americans throughout the country to determine how they find satisfaction in their lives. He found an “amazing oddity” in a federal employee.
S Fund is Big TSP Fund Winner for May
The stock market continues to reflect a turn in the market psychology with all three TSP funds up substantially for the month of May.
Protecting Your TSP Investment: GAO Looks at TSP Management
What role does the Department of Labor play in overseeing the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board? The GAO looks at this issue in this new report.
TSP Stock Fund Investors Feeling Good Again
Investors in the several stock funds of the TSP will feel a rush of joy when they see the returns for May.
Free Land!
The Homestead National Monument highlights how the Homestead Act helped settle the American West.
Feds Not Wild About Results of Recent Military Action
Are you feeling more or less secure as a result of recent military actions by the United States? Here are results from the latest Fedsmith.com poll.
Bear Market In Stocks Impacts TSP Investors’ Attitudes, Approaches to Investing
The bear market in stocks has made some investors skittish about how to invest their money. What is the mood of FedSmith.com readers?
Some Changes Advocated by DoD Should be Implemented Across Government Says GAO head
In testimony before a Senate subcommittee, GAO’s David Walker discussed the proposed reforms to the civil service structure in DoD and the implications of these reforms elsewhere in government.
Real Jobs, Real Money and Real Politics: Political Reality Hits Home for Feds
The political environment has changed dramatically for federal employees as unions speak out on their behalf. Most aren’t aware of the changes but they will be impacted by these changes.
