Guzzling Gas on Federal Business
The IRS has paved the way for increasing the rate paid to federal employees who drive on government business.
Trick or Treat? Party Invitation Results in Complaint Against Fed Employee
The Office of Special Counsel has filed a complaint against two federal employees contending their actions violated the Hatch Act.
Heroes in Your Agency?
How have federal employees helped during the devastation that has hit the Gulf Coast in recent days?
Knocking Down the Agency’s Case
A Postal Service employee claimed he had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and had trouble filling out forms. The court found this to be plausible and sent the case back to determine the appropriate remedy.
OPM Issues Handbook
OPM has issued a booklet summarizing pay and leave benefits for federal empoyees affected by emergencies
Federal Relief Efforts “Unsat” Say Readers
Readers rate the overall performance of the federal government during the hurricane relief efforts as “unsatisfactory” but a number of readers also place blame on state and local officials.
OPM Authorizes Emergency Hiring by Federal Agencies
OPM has set up a website and a toll-free number for federal employees impacted by Hurricane Katrina. It has also authorized emergency hiring by agencies.
Federal Salaries: Myths, Misperceptions and Reality
Readers questioned the data on federal employee salaries in a recent article. Here is more information on what goes into the data and why the information generates interest among readers.
F and I Funds Surge in August
The F and I funds in your TSP did well in August; the S and C funds declined.
Death and the “Self-Only” Annuity
A federal employee elected a self-only annuity but died before the effective date of his retirement.
