FAQs on New Self Plus One Insurance Option
The Office of Personnel Management has provided a list of frequently asked questions regarding the new self plus one insurance option under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.
Federal Workforce News
Stay updated with breaking news and major events affecting federal employees, including government shutdowns, office closures, emergency announcements, legislative developments, and nationwide issues impacting federal agencies and the federal workforce.
Should a Woman be on the $20 Bill?
Congressman Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) is on a mission: he wants to get a woman’s picture placed on the $20 bill.
FedSmith.com Users Think Racism is a Problem in the Federal Workplace
Reports of racial tensions seem to be on the rise in America today. We asked our users if they see racial biases inside of the agencies where they work, and the majority of the responses we got say that racism is a problem and that EEO offices are not helping to eliminate it.
Congressman Wants ‘Gender Diversity’ Option for the TSP
Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) has introduced legislation that would give federal employees the option to invest through the Thrift Savings Plan in companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to gender diversity and women’s economic empowerment. Is this a good idea?
Want a $10,000 Bonus? A New Bill Would Reward Feds Who Report Wasteful Spending
Legislation has been introduced in the Senate that would empower an agency’s inspector general to reward federal workers who identify wasteful or fraudulent spending with a bonus.
FRTIB Selects BlackRock to Manage C Fund
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB), the group that manages the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), has announced that it has selected Blackrock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. as the manager for the C Fund.
New Bill Aims to Cut Federal Workers’ Prescription Drug Costs
Congressman Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA) has introduced legislation aimed at improving federal oversight of the prescription drug benefits available to federal workers, retirees, and their families through the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP).
Controlling Overtime Budgets Just Got Harder for Agencies
Federal agencies just got new marching orders from the appeals court on the standards to be applied for when overtime must be paid.
Want to Rate Your Job? You May Get the Opportunity
The Office of Personnel Management has begun distributing the 2015 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey, and the OPM director wants to make sure you fill out the survey if you receive one.
Spring Cleaning for Your Financial Portfolio
Spring Cleaning is basically just trimming away the excess, updating, and even evolving. It’s a great idea to do this with many areas of your life, including your retirement portfolio. The authors outline three simple steps you can take to put your spring cleaning plan for your retirement savings into action.
