VA Begins Posting Disciplinary Actions Taken Against Employees Online
The VA has announced that it will begin posting data about adverse actions taken against agency employees online in a new effort to hold employees accountable.
Head of Ethics Office Resigns
The director of the Office of Government Ethics has turned in his resignation to the White House.
What You Should Know (and Do) If Your Agency is Downsizing
If your agency is downsizing, there are important things you should know. The author provides answers to some common questions about a RIF, VERA, and VSIP.
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Drops Below 15,000
OPM has reduced its backlog of outstanding retirement claims to under 15,000 for the first time in a year.
TSA PreCheck Passes 5 Million Mark
The TSA announced that now has over 5 million enrollees in its Pre✓® program.
Money, Manpower, Morale, and Motivation
Is pay for performance a viable option for the federal workforce? There are efforts to replace the General Schedule, but the author is skeptical it can work.
This Widow Does Not Meet the Legal Definition of ‘Widow’ for Federal Retirement Purposes
The widow of an FBI employee is ruled not eligible for a FERS annuity survivor’s benefit since the length of her marriage was less than 9 months at the time of her husband’s death.
Stay or Leave: Pros and Cons of Federal vs. Private Sector Employment
Should you stay in your federal job or leave for the private sector? The author looks at benefits and considerations of both areas of employment.
Federal Employee Investing: Best TSP Fund in 2017
Which TSP fund has had the highest return for the first six months of 2017? The S fund is on top of all other funds for June.
July 4th and Federal Employees
July 4th is when we celebrate Independence Day. Here is how we arrived at celebrating July 4th as a national holiday and how federal employees are paid.
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