President Proposes 2% Pay Raise for Feds
President Bush has proposed a total pay increase for most Federal employees of 2% in January 2004.
Author: Ralph R. Smith
TSP investors should have been charged for loss says GAO
GAO says that TSP management should have charged investors with the loss incurred in the contract to develop a new record-keeping system much earlier–in 2001.
Readers Tell Us What They Like, And Don’t Like, About FedSmith.com
We recently asked readers for their opinions and comments on the FedSmith.com website. Here is a short summary of the results.
USAJobs: How Readers Use the Newly Designed Site
comments from readers using the USAJobs site to apply for a job with the Federal Government
Telework and Bureaucracy: Who Is in Charge?
A new GAO report about telework programs and policies in the federal government.
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.
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.
