The author says that two recent cases provide greater legal muscle for Federal and Postal employee in filing for Federal disability retirement benefits and represent needed legal refinements in the “evolving” process of law.
Misuse of government charge cards can lead to significant legal problems. Three people have pleaded guilty to participating in a scheme to fraudulently charge federal credit cards. The conspiracy charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and/or a fine of $250,000 with additional severe penalties for theft of government money.
The possible elimination of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) in filling jobs has triggered a virtual avalanche of articles and discussion. Even OPM can’t wave a magic wand and make KSAs disappear, since the requirement to use them is embedded in law, so the question seems to be how, not if, they will be used.
A federal employee charged with kidnapping, sexual assault, and attempted rape of a child opted to retire when notified he would be indefinitely suspended without pay until the criminal charges were resolved. He opted to retire before an indefinite suspension was to take place. He then filed an appeal that went to federal court.
Secelia Joseph, 60, of Southfield, MI and former employee of the Social Security Administration, has been sentenced by US District Judge Nancy G. Edmunds to 15 months in prison after pleading guilty to defrauding the Social Security Administration of $77,437
The author says that the nominee to head the National Park Service will be good for the agency’s future.
KSA’s will likely begin to be phased out starting later this year. But for the time being, applicants still need to be aware of their importance.
With government ownership of GM and Chrysler, will readers be more or less likely to buy one of these cars? Will politics determine the content of management decisions? Readers express their views in these survey results.
A number of federal retirees under the CSRS system have asked: “Where is my money under the stimulus bill? My friends who are under Social Security have already received their check.” Here is your answer.
Will the 2010 average federal pay raise be 2%, 2.9% or 3.4%? All three figures are being used in Congress by different committees. Here is an update on the status of the 2010 pay increase.
