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Comey Says FBI Stands By Decision Not to Pursue Charges in Clinton Email Investigation

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 6, 2016 5:31 PM | Updated: Nov 11, 2016 8:36 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

In a follow up letter to Members of Congress, FBI Director James Comey said his agency has found no new evidence that would warrant any charges against Hillary Clinton for her use of a private email server while Secretary of State.

FedSmith.com Users Say Fear is Motivating Voting Preferences

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 6, 2016 1:02 PM | Updated: Nov 11, 2016 8:36 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

When you think of voting in the election this year, what is your motivation: enthusiasm for your preferred candidate to win or fear of the other candidate winning? According to a majority of FedSmith.com users, fear of the other candidate is their primary motivation.

OPM’s Retirement Backlog Jumps 10% in October

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 5, 2016 5:44 PM | Updated: Nov 11, 2016 8:36 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The backlog of retirement applications at OPM bottomed out in June but has been on an upward trend since that time. October saw the sharpest increase since the middle of summer.

Lawmakers Concerned About Confusion Over OPM’s Switch to a New ID Protection Company

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 4, 2016 3:15 PM | Updated: Aug 9, 2018 6:23 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Lawmakers are concerned that OPM’s announcement that some federal employees will have to re-enroll with another service provider to continue to receive identity theft protection services is going to create confusion.

Big Jump for Trump in Reader’s Presidential Preference Survey

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 3, 2016 12:35 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A very recent survey on presidential preference among readers was taken after the FBI announcement on October 28th. The results are substantially different than a similar survey taken several weeks earlier.

What Happens if a Holiday Falls on My Day Off?

By Wayne ColemanNov 2, 2016 5:31 PM | Updated: Jun 29, 2017 11:27 AM Categories Pay & Benefits, Q&A Leave a comment

If a holiday falls on a Monday and that’s my day off, does the holiday move to Tuesday or does my day off move to Tuesday?

D.C. Circuit Disagrees with DOJ Handling of FOIA Request

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithNov 2, 2016 2:27 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

Here is yet another case in which a court has taken issue with an agency’s withholding of information in response to a FOIA request. This time it’s the Department of Justice—the agency responsible for “overseeing” how the government is handling its disclosure obligations.

Elections and the Stock Market: All TSP Stock Funds Down in October

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 1, 2016 3:11 PM | Updated: Nov 7, 2016 6:41 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Does the stock market predict the results of a presidential election? The TSP stock funds were down in October.

Some Federal Employees Must Re-Enroll in Identity Protection Program

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 1, 2016 11:04 AM Categories Human Resources, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The theft of personal data of current and retired federal employees continues to impact those who were affected. A number of people will be required to re-enroll in the program to receive monitoring services. Here is an explanation.

Election Day is Almost Here: Who Will Receive Your Vote for President?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 31, 2016 3:32 PM | Updated: Nov 3, 2016 6:09 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Election day is almost here. Have you decided who will receive your vote?

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