GAO Agrees to Investigate TSP Website Problems
GAO has agreed to investigate the recent problems that have plagued the TSP since the launch of the new website and features in June.
Current Events
Current news and events impacting the federal workforce, both current federal employees and federal retirees.
Why A Recession in 2022 Will Be Unlike Any Other
The author says that the 2022 recession is likely to be different from any that have occurred in the past.
Corrupt Government, Rigged Elections and Strangers in a Strange Land
Categories Current Events Do we live in a country with a corrupt government and rigged elections? Poll results from the University of Chicago show deep distrust of government.
What Has Your Experience Been With Using the New TSP Website?
Some federal employees and retirees have reported problems they encountered with the TSP website after its recent upgrades. What has your experience been?
IRS Increases 2022 Mileage Rate Amid Skyrocketing Gas Prices
The IRS has increased the 2022 mileage rate for official travel for the remainder of the year to offset soaring gas prices.
2022 Sammies Finalists Announced
The finalists for the 2022 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America medals (Sammies) have been announced in honor of Public Service Recognition Week.
How to Deal with Rising Interest Rates
Interest rates are projected to increase to deal with rapidly rising inflation in 2022. What does this mean for federal employees?
2022 USPS Holidays
When does the USPS close for holidays in 2022?
More Lawmakers Move to Stop Government From Tracking Federal Employees’ Personal Religious Data
Another bill would stop federal agencies from storing and sharing the personal info of federal employees seeking religious exemptions to the vaccine mandate.
Return to the Office? FedSmith Readers Still Say Not Yet
A majority of FedSmith readers still say it’s too soon to return to in-person work, but the sentiment is not as strong as it was earlier this year.
