VA Facing Fallout from Publicity and Scandals
A bill to change how care is provided for American veterans could substantially alter the role of the VA.
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Climbs 12% in October
OPM’s retirement backlog climbed higher in October. How does this compare to the last few years?
TSP Modernization Act Passes Congress; Heads to Trump’s Desk
Congress has passed the TSP Modernization Act and it is now on its way to the White House.
Is the FEHB System Killing Competition?
A new GAO report shows that despite increases in available FEHB plans, enrollment is growing increasingly concentrated among the largest insurance carriers.
OPM Issues Guidance on Multiple Emergency Leave Transfer Programs
OPM recently established four emergency leave transfer programs. This can be confusing for employees and agencies, so OPM has also issued administrative guidance.
Federal Employees and Marijuana
A survey shows the percentage of federal employees who approve of marijuana legalization is slightly less than that of the general public.
Legislation Would Extend Probationary Period for New Feds to Two Years
Legislation has been introduced that would extend the probationary period for new federal employees to two years. Would this benefit new employees?
Buy Out vs. Early Out – Which is Better?
Buy outs and early outs are two incentive programs offered to restructure the federal workforce. How can an employee determine which is better?
No Changes to 401(k) Contributions in Republican Tax Plan
Republicans have unveiled their tax cut proposal, one which consolidates individual income tax brackets and leaves retirement plan contribution limits untouched.
DoD Succeeds in Removing a Police Officer the Second Time Around
A Defense Department police officer got in trouble with the law in California. Before his plea deal came about, the Department took action….three times…but only the second removal action made it through on appeal.
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