Threat of Furlough – Crisis or Leadership Opportunity?
The author suggests involving federal employees in identifying opportunities for reductions in budgets to prevent the need for furloughs.
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USDA Responds to Coburn on Conference Spending
The United States Department of Agriculture has issued a response to Senator Tom Coburn’s inquiry about excessive spending on conferences featuring wine tasting events.
Expectations of a Furlough
In a recent survey, most of those responding expect to be furloughed, do not expect to receive pay for the days they are furloughed, and think that the event will have a significant impact on their finances.
Coburn Urges USDA to Cancel Wine Tasting Conferences
Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) sent a letter this week to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack urging him to cancel two upcoming conferences that Coburn feels are an example of unnecessary spending when sequestration is threatening agency budgets.
White House Holds Off Threatening Veto On House Pay Freeze Bill
The White House issued a statement on the House GOP plan to temporarily fund the government and extend the pay freeze on the federal workforce that stopped short of threatening a veto should it pass both the House and Senate.
OPM Retirement Claims Backlog Jumps 14%
The outstanding inventory of retirement claims jumped 14% in February according to the latest monthly status report from OPM.
Sequestration Lowering Morale, Increasing Desire to Retire?
A recent FedSmith.com survey reveals that the sequester is harming morale and increasing the desire for federal workers to retire when they are eligible to do so.
House GOP Plan to Fund Government Would Extend Pay Freeze
House Republicans unveiled a plan Monday to fund day-to-day operations of the government through September.
How Have Your Investments Performed In the Past Year?
Which of the TSP funds had the best returns over the past 12 months and how do your investments in the G fund compare to the best performing fund? Where are TSP investors putting their money?
Can You Get Unemployment Compensation While Furloughed?
OPM has provided information for federal employees who may be wondering if they can get unemployment compensation while furloughed.
