‘In-Service’ Withdrawals and Your TSP
Federal employees are allowed to withdraw money from the Thrift Savings Plan while still working for two reasons: financial hardship and age. The author explains how these withdrawals work.
Government Begins Borrowing from the G Fund to Offset Debt Ceiling
The Treasury Department is having to use “extraordinary measures” to offset hitting the debt ceiling, and that includes using money from the G Fund to help pay for government operations.
1.9% Pay Raise Proposed for Federal Employees
A 2018 federal employee pay raise of 1.9% is to be proposed according to new reports.
Legislation Would Provide Pay Parity for Wage Grade Federal Employees
Recently introduced legislation aims to provide pay parity between any raises given to General Schedule and Wage Grade federal employees.
Do As This Former VA Employee Says, Not As He Does
A Veterans Affairs employee, claiming to be a protected whistleblower, was removed for mishandling a radiological substance, the very activity that he had blown the whistle on with regard to others at his facility.
Legislation Cutting Some Federal Employees’ Pensions Advances in House
A bill that would penalize a federal employee’s pension when acting primarily as a union representative has advanced in the House.
Postal Service Letter Carrier Convicted of Access Device Fraud and Identity Theft
A Postal Service letter carrier has been convicted of identity theft and access device fraud.
CBP Seeking Bids for Building Border Wall Prototypes
Customs and Border Protection has released two requests for proposal seeking bids to build multiple border wall prototypes.
House Passes Legislation to Streamline VA’s Hiring Procedures
The House has passed legislation designed to improve the VA’s ability to hire and retain quality federal employees.
House Passes Legislation Making It Easier to Fire VA Employees
The House passed legislation that would make it easier to fire VA employees for misconduct or poor performance as well as allow the agency Secretary to reduce employee pensions under certain conditions.
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