IRS Takes Tax Fraud By Employees Very Seriously
This case involves an IRS examiner responsible for finding fraud in more complicated tax returns. He pled guilty to tax fraud and–not surprisingly–the agency fired him.
President Signs Memorandum Addressing Violence in Federal Workplace
President Obama has issued a memorandum intended to prevent and combat violence in the federal workplace. It will require federal agencies to develop policies to address the effects of domestic violence and provide assistance to employees who are experiencing domestic violence.
Pay/Benefits Cuts Proposed by Senate Budget Committee
The Senate Budget Committee is using a federal employee pay freeze as a model for its budget blueprint.
Is MSPB Encouraging Firing Squads?
The author says that the MSPB is making the process for taking disciplinary and adverse action more complicated and legalistic.
Enjoy Your Retirement While Appreciating a 1930’s “Make Work” Project
To fully enjoy your retirement, take a trip you probably did not have the time or patience to take while working. The Blue Ridge Parkway is one way to see America as it used to be.
The TSP Turns 25
In light of the 25th anniversary of the TSP, the author examines a hypothetical scenario to see how a typical federal employee would have fared investing under the plan.
Annual Compensation of Federal Employee Advocates
How much do leaders of federal employee advocacy groups make? Recent data from the National Journal provides some answers.
Roth Option Available in May for TSP Investors
When will the Roth option be available for TSP participants? For most readers, the start date will be May 7, 2012.
FedSmith.com Users Say They Work Harder and Earn Less Than Private Sector Workers
According to a recent national survey, a significant percentage of American adults believe that federal employees have it easier and earn more money than private sector workers. FedSmith.com users are not in agreement.
The Second Time’s the Charm
A Navy employee fired for misuse of a government travel credit card won at the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals the first time around. After being retroactively reinstated, the Navy fired her again for the same misconduct. This time it sticks.
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