Legislation Introduced to Help Bolster VA Hiring Process
Legislation has been introduced in the House that is designed to improve the hiring process at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Honesty is the Best Policy When it Comes to Security Clearance Forms
When filling out an SF86 form, you may face a steeper punishment than denial or revocation of your security clearance. A recent case highlights the repercussions dishonesty can create for federal employees who lie on this form.
Shunned to Celebrated: How LGBT Rights Have Evolved in the Federal Workplace
Acting OPM director Beth Cobert said in a recent blog post that her agency sets an example for how LGBT federal workers are and should be treated and reminded others that discriminating against a person because of his or her sexual orientation is illegal. This approach to federal employment was not always the case, however.
Another Step Toward a 1.6% Raise in 2017
A 1.6% annual federal pay raise for 2017 is continuing to work its way through Congress. Here is the latest information.
Changes in Legislation Requiring Mandatory Medicare is an Improvement But Not the Solution Says NARFE
The House version of a postal reform bill in Congress is better than the Senate version according to NARFE, although it thinks neither is ideal. What effect do these bills have on enrollment options in Medicare, and which federal retirees would be impacted?
How Much Do You Need in Your TSP to Retire?
The TSP is a major component of the federal retirement system, but too often, the author says that it becomes the only factor for would be retirees. He explains why striving for some sort of “magic number” in your TSP account can be a bottleneck in reaching your retirement goals.
Would TSP Investors Abandon the G Fund With Negative Interest Rates?
Would TSP investors abandon the G fund if they had to pay to store their money there?
TSP Envy: Congress Eyes A TSP for More Americans
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) has been a success for federal workers. Another bill in Congress would create a similar system for many other Americans.
Lawmaker Demands Information on Excessive Bonuses Paid to Federal Employees
Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) wants answers from OPM as to how a federal employee was paid bonuses that exceeded 20% of his base salary and how potentially widespread the issue is throughout the government.
Penn State World Campus to Offer Discounted Tuition for Federal Employees
Federal employees will now be eligible for discounted tuition rates at Penn State World Campus thanks to a new agreement just announced by the Office of Personnel Management.
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