VA to Begin Disclosing Agency Secretary’s Official Travel
In an effort to bolster transparency, the VA will begin posting a list of all official travel by the agency secretary on its website.
Price Says He Will Pay for His Charter Flights
HHS Secretary Tom Price said in a statement that he will be reimbursing the Treasury for the expenses incurred by his recent controversial charter flights.
Official Time Bill Adds Paperwork for Union Reps and Headaches for OPM
The author says a proposed bill on official time reporting may offer some benefit, but does so at the expense of added paperwork and managerial challenges.
GAO Finds 76 Instances of Obama Political Appointees ‘Burrowing In’
Political “burrowing” is a common practice after a change in administrations. GAO has issued its latest report on what it found during the Obama Administration.
The Truth About Federal Pay
Are federal employees over or underpaid? The author says that reports on both sides of the argument are generally inaccurate.
House Committee Scrutinizing Travel of Federal Officials
The House Oversight Committee is seeking details from numerous federal agencies about their use of chartered aircraft for travel.
CBP Says Border Wall Prototypes Now Under Construction
Customs and Border Protection announced that construction of the prototypes for the wall along the Mexico border has begun.
When is the Best Date to Retire in 2017?
Are you planning to leave federal service at the end of the year? These are some important considerations for maximizing your annuity and leave payments.
Should Social Security Benefits Be Taxed?
One Congressman wants to eliminate income taxes on Social Security benefits paid to Americans in retirement.
6 Federal Retirement Myths
Have you believed one of these myths about federal retirement? The author provides a list of the most common ones he has heard from clients.
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