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
Current Events
Current news and events impacting the federal workforce, both current federal employees and federal retirees.
OPM’s USAJobs Web Site – New and MUCH Improved!
The redesigned USAJobs web site is attractive and user friendly and offers users better features and more content.
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.
TSP Stock Investors Do Well in July–Bond Investors Lose
Stock funds up again in July
Feds Can’t Assure Public that Personal Information is Protected by Agencies
GAO concludes that Federal agencies cannot guarantee citizens that the Privacy act is being implemented to protect personal information.
OPM Director Outlines Future of “Competitive Sourcing” in Government
In a major policy speech, the director of OPM outlined the administration’s underlying philosophy and objectives in competitive sourcing for government
Can a Fed be fired for poor performance?
Firing a federal employee for performance can be done but it isn’t quick or easy.
GAO issues training guide for agencies
GAO has issued a training guide outlining its suggestions to agencies on how to have an effective training program.
