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Federal Workforce News
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Stock Market Ramps Up in July—All Funds Ahead in 2016
All of the TSP funds were up in July and two funds went up more than 5%. All of the TSP funds are also in positive territory for the year-to-date.
Another Lawmaker Wants Investigation Into FLTCIP Premium Spike
Congresswoman Barbara Comstock (R-VA) is the latest Member of Congress to ask questions about why FLTCIP premiums are going up so much and has asked a House Committee to consider holding a Congressional hearing on the matter.
GSA Clarifies that Federal Employees May Be Reimbursed for Ride Sharing Services
The General Services Administration has issued a bulletin clarifying that federal workers traveling on official business can be reimbursed for ride sharing services.
OPM Releases New FEGLI Booklet
The Office of Personnel Management has released a revised program booklet with important information on the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI).
House Committee Wants to Know What Agencies Are Doing to Comply with Hatch Act Travel Restrictions
It’s an election year, so agencies and their employees have to make sure not to run afoul of the Hatch Act. A House Committee is seeking information from Executive branch agencies on how they ensure they stay within the law’s travel restrictions.
Congressmen Want Answers from OPM About FLTCIP Rate Hike
Federal employees in the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) are facing an average premium hike of 83% this fall. Two Congressmen want to know why.
Bleak Outlook for 2017 COLA
The outlook for federal retirees and Social Security recipients for an increase in income in 2017 is bleak. For the average Social Security recipient, next year’s COLA increase is unlikely to be over $5.00 per month.
OPM Explains the Need for the FSAFEDS Blackout
The Office of Personnel Management explained in a recent blog post why the upcoming temporary blackout for the FSAFEDS program is necessary.
House Committee Wants Information From Agencies on ‘Burrowing’
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is requesting information from federal agencies regarding “burrowing,” or the conversion of non-career political staff to career positions, something which the Committee notes can create morale problems among the federal workforce.
