Pay/Benefits Changes from the National Defense Authorization Act
The Office of Personnel Management recently issued a memorandum regarding four legislative changes affecting Federal employee pay and certain benefits.
Who Says We Have Unacceptable Performers?
The author says that there are too many managers who believe it’s impossible to rid the government of unacceptable performers, but that a recent report from the GAO shows otherwise. He outlines some reasons why managers tend to freeze when addressing problem employees as well as some suggestions for ways to better deal with these types of situations.
Can You Lose Comp Time?
How long do you have to use the comp time you accrue during the year? Can you lose it if you don’t use it within a certain period of time?
Have You Forgotten About the Roth TSP?
With all the talk about the TSP possibly opening up a mutual fund window and expanding withdrawal options, you may have forgotten that the TSP also offers a Roth option. The author describes the basics of how the Roth option works to help you decide if it is right for your situation.
Are You Successful In Your Job? It All Depends On Your Evidence of Success!
When you fail to define the specific evidence of your success, it’s practically impossible to ever get there. So how do you create this evidence? The author provides some suggestions.
May 100% Official Time for Union Officials be a Per Se Statutory Violation?
Most federal sector union locals operate on a no cost to them basis. The author asks if it is time for agencies to look at what employees on 100% official time are doing with that time.
Senate Amendment Targets Federal Employees Who Are Behind on Their Taxes
Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) has introduced an amendment that would block bonuses and performance awards from being given to federal employees who are delinquent on their taxes.
TSP Releases New Fund Information Sheets
The TSP has updated the fund information sheets to include the latest available data from 2014. The author provides a quick analysis of the fresh data.
Gaming Social Security
Retirees are trying to improve their return on their past Social Security contributions. The author describes why any success that they have at doing this will come at the expense of Social Security’s long term solvency.
Bill Banning Federal Employees From Watching Porn Passes House Committee
A bill that would ban federal employees from viewing pornography on government computers has advanced passed the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
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