IRS Employees to be Furloughed Without Pay
The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers it will be shut down on Friday, June 14 due to the sequester. Along with the closing, IRS employees will be furloughed for that day without pay.
FedSmith.com Users Say There Will Be Some Fallout from IRS Scandal
FedSmith.com users said in a recent survey that they believe there will be some fallout from the IRS scandal, but the opinions were almost an even split.
Committee Investigates Allegations of IRS Seizure of 60 Million Medical Records
Energy and Commerce Committee leaders today sent a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Acting Administrator Daniel Werfel requesting information about a March 2011 IRS search and seizure of as many as 60 million medical records from a California health care provider.
White House Suspends Presidential Rank Awards for Senior Executives
The White House has halted the presidential rank awards-the highest awards for federal civil service employees.
An Open Letter to OPM Director Nominee Katherine Archuleta
The author offers his suggestions for Katherine Archuleta, the president’s nominee for OPM Director, and invites FedSmith.com users to share their suggestions as well.
Frosted Windshield Leads to Twice Fired
Here is another removal case stemming from hiding a former firing on a government application form.
The Best Qualified Person Got the Promotion… Right?
The author says that it is a false notion to assume that there is a “best qualified” person for a job, but rather, there is likely a list of equally well qualified individuals for a job and that “best qualified” is a matter subject to opinion. How then, does a person manage to win an EEO complaint regarding non-selection?
Carrier Takes Steps to Ensure Mail is Safe, Secure
Last November, Highway Contract Route Carrier Tim Howard took steps to ensure the mail he was carrying was safe when his car suddenly burst into flames along his route.
Bad Press Aggravates Agencies and Penalty Decisions
Because of the Douglas Factors, federal employees that damage an agency’s reputation can face demotion or removal.
Retirement Myths: FEHBP Enrollment
A common misconception about federal employee retirement benefits is that you and your spouse must have been enrolled in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for five years in order to have family coverage in retirement. The authors offer some clarifying details.
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