Performance Plan for Feds Proposed–It’s DOA
Pay for performance plan proposed for federal employees. It isn’t likely to survive when it comes up against the Washington establishment that resists controversial change.
Author: Ralph R. Smith
TSA Contracts Agency HR Office – To the State of California?
The Transportation Security Administration awards two new contracts to run the HR function for the agency–one to a California state agency and one to a New York firm.
E-Government is Coming: First Up, Your Paycheck
the President’s management agenda calls for making government services more available and saving money by using an “e-government” strategy.
Does America Need a Draft?
Calls for a new military draft are designed to score political points using race and class arguments rather than creating an effective fighting force
C Fund Down 22% for Year; 5.85% for December
Stocks down, bonds up for December. F fund has best return for TSP investors
Will Homeland Security Employees Opt to Retire?
Large numbers of feds are eligible to retire. DHS is no exception
Is the S Fund for You? Why a Diversified Portfolio May Provide More Security for Your Retirement Funds
A diversified portfolio of small and larger company stock (as well as bonds) will provide investors with a diversified portfolio that may provide more potential for financial security than investing in just one fund.
Should the Federal Government Use Free Software?
Use of free software may not be less expensive that using Windows. Some federal agencies are still going with the “free” version though
November is Good for TSP Investors-S Fund Leads the Pack
November was generally good for TSP fund investors with the S fund leading all others.
Cash Bonuses Coming for Some Political Appointees
Political appointees and career civil service will be competing for money from the same bonus pool
