Senate Amendment Targets Federal Employees Who Are Behind on Their Taxes
Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) has introduced an amendment that would block bonuses and performance awards from being given to federal employees who are delinquent on their taxes.
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.
TSP Releases New Fund Information Sheets
The TSP has updated the fund information sheets to include the latest available data from 2014. The author provides a quick analysis of the fresh data.
Exactly How Would the 2016 House GOP Budget Impact Your Pay and Benefits?
The House budget committee released its 2016 budget proposal last week, largely bereft of any specifics of proposed changes to federal pay and benefits. A new report, however, is shedding some light on these details.
Federal Employees Collectively Owe Over $3.5 Billion in Taxes
A new report from the IRS shows that current and former federal employees collectively owe $3,539,203,480 in unpaid taxes as of the end of FY 2014.
House Democrats State Their Policy on the Federal Workforce
House Democrats have released their 2016 budget proposal. It includes a policy statement with their position on making laws that would impact the federal workforce.
Moving Closer to Self-Plus-One Option Under FEHB
The Office of Personnel Management is moving forward with implementing the “self plus one” option in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. Here are some recently released details about this new option.
Some Federal Employees in North Dakota Are Getting a 34% Pay Raise
Some federal employees in North Dakota are going to be getting a 34% pay increase.
Legislation Would Ban Bonuses for Some Federal Employees
Three Senators reintroduced legislation this week that would prohibit paying bonuses to federal workers who are not in good standing with their agencies or who are in violation of the law.
59% Increase in $200,000+ Federal Jobs Since 2010: Where Are They?
How many federal employees make more than $200,000 per year and where are these jobs located? How can a federal employee make more than the salary cap on a GS employee?
Latest 10 Year TSP Returns Released
The Thrift Savings Plan recently released the ten-year compound returns for the five basic funds. How are your long term investments in the TSP faring?
