What Happens to Federal Employees Who Refuse a COVID Test?
According to new guidelines, federal employees who refuse mandatory COVID tests could find themselves facing disciplinary measures.
Be Aware of the Medicare Part B Premium When Taking Social Security at Age 62
Enjoying your Social Security benefit prior to age 65 means less money to pay the Medicare Part B premiums – for the rest of your life.
Effective Use of PowerPoint in Presentations
PowerPoint is a useful tool, but if not used effectively it can detract from the overall quality of a presentation.
GSA Freezes 2022 Lodging Per Diem Rates Due to COVID
The FY 2022 per diem rates have been released. While some have changed, the lodging rates are frozen as a result of the pandemic.
Common Mistakes on Agency Pension Estimates
Pension estimate forms are important for retirement planning, but it’s important to verify they do not contain any of these common mistakes.
FedSmith Readers Opposed to the Upcoming TSP Mutual Fund Window
A majority of our readers indicated they are not keen on the new TSP mutual fund window. Here are the results of our recent survey on the topic.
Federal Employee at SSA Indicted for COVID Fraud Scheme
A federal employee at SSA has been indicted for defrauding the government of over $288,000 in a COVID fraud scheme.
Federal Pay Raise 2013-2021: 13.1%. Actual Increase: 18.1% (DC Increase: 21%)
Federal pay raises granted over 8 years totaled 13.1%, however, the actual average salary went up 18.6%. In DC, the average salary went up 21%.
Can You Pass the Collective Bargaining Quiz?
How much do you know about collective bargaining? Take this short quiz to test your knowledge.
Whistleblower Scores GPO Related Win at SSA
As a result of a whistleblower’s disclosure, over 21,000 widow(er) beneficiaries may be entitled to receive higher benefits payments.
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