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These Highly Paid Federal Employees Reportedly Unhappy and Seeking Union Representation

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 28, 2014 2:46 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Average salary at the CFTC is $145,610, but employees are reportedly unhappy in the belief that their salaries have been lagging behind other agencies.

Social Security Solvent Until 2033

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 28, 2014 12:42 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

According to the 2014 Social Security Board of Trustees annual report, the projected point at which the combined trust fund reserves will become depleted comes in 2033 with 77 percent of benefits still payable at that time.

Breaking the Impasse on Federal Pay

By Howard RisherJul 27, 2014 1:16 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Virtually all stakeholders agree that the General Schedule system needs overhauling, but each needs to see something different to move forward. The author says that problems with the GS system could lead to a deteriorating work environment.

Dog Bites Mail Carrier and Supervisor is Removed

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJul 24, 2014 3:48 PM Categories Court Cases, Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A supervisor with 44 years of service who failed to follow agency policy when a mail carrier was bitten while on duty ends up losing her job based on this and several other misjudgments in carrying out her supervisory responsibilities.

Tooshlights – Coming Soon to a Federal Agency Bathroom Near You?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 24, 2014 10:12 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A company based out of Los Angeles has developed a product that it says reduces wait times in lines in public restrooms and hopes to begin marketing it to federal agencies in the near future.

Lerner’s Hard Drive Was ‘Scratched’

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 22, 2014 8:29 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Ways and Means Committee investigators have now learned from interviews that the hard drive of former IRS Exempt Organizations Director Lois Lerner was “scratched,” but data was recoverable.

Should I Apply for Retirement 6 Months in Advance?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeJul 22, 2014 6:22 AM Categories Q&A, Retirement Leave a comment

My OPM officer is saying that if I apply for retirement 6 months in advance, the application will “only sit in a folder.” Can you suggest what I should do?

Proposal to Raise TSP Director’s Salary to 120% of VP’s Salary

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 21, 2014 6:36 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

A proposal has been made to raise the salary of the executive director of the TSP to 120% of the salary for the VP of the United States. Are you in favor of this proposal?

The Biggest Problem with Benefits Estimates

FedSmith.com author Micah ShilanskiBy Micah ShilanskiJul 20, 2014 11:39 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Many federal employees receive Benefits Estimates when they’re planning their retirement. Getting a Benefits Estimate from your HR can be a helpful place to start, but there is a big problem that most federal employees miss.

FRTIB Selects Manager for S Fund

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 19, 2014 11:17 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) announced this week that it has selected Blackrock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. as the investment manager for its Small Cap Stock Index Investment Fund (S Fund).

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