Senators Ask TSA for Status on Shutdown Back Pay
A group of Senators are asking when some TSA employees can expect to receive back pay they are owed from the recent shutdown.
Pay & Benefits
Get the latest federal employee pay news, including updates on federal pay raises, GS pay scale changes, locality pay, and federal compensation policy. Stay informed on TSP news, TSP fund performance, contribution limits, and investment updates. This category also covers FEHB premiums, FEGLI rates, FEDVIP dental and vision benefits, and major OPM policy changes, federal workforce legislation, and other developments that impact federal employee pay, benefits, and take‑home compensation.
The President’s Budget and the Civil Service
The White House budget proposal contains suggestions federal employees will mostly not like. The author summarizes them and what they mean in the bigger picture.
Bad News: Tax Refunds Are Up This Year
Recent IRS data show that the amount of the average tax refund has risen over last year, but is this really something to get excited about?
Another Pay Freeze Proposed for 2020
The White House has proposed a pay freeze for federal employees for the second year in a row.
Benefits Cuts Resurface in 2020 Budget Proposal
Although not directly mentioned, some of the same cuts to federal employees’ benefits appeared in the 2020 budget proposal.
Your Federal Benefits: What Should Your Primary Survivor Do When You Die?
There are important actions your primary survivor needs to take regarding your federal benefits in the event of your death.
The Debt Ceiling and the G Fund: Here We Go Again
The government is using two federal employee retirement accounts to avoid hitting the debt ceiling as the country’s debt continues its steady growth.
2 TSP Funds Up 11% and 17% So Far in 2019
Which TSP funds have returns of more than 11% and 17% so far in 2019?
Senators Ask for Timeframe on Pay Raise
A group of Senators from states in which many federal employees reside have asked OMB for a timeframe on when the pay raise can be expected.
OPM Provides FAQs on IRS Health Insurance Forms
OPM has provided some frequently asked questions regarding government health insurance requirements under FEHB for tax year 2018.
