Federal Pay, Inflation and Politics
How have federal sector salaries compared to the private sector since 1997? Here are some statistics.
National Finance Center Reopens
The National Finance Center has reopened in the New Orleans area after being evacuated on August 27th.
Special Counsel Seeks Order Against Corps of Engineers
OSC is seeking an order from the MSPB requiring the Corps of Engineers to rehire an employee who has served in the military.
Fighting Over Federal Annuity Benefits
Your federal annuity is valuable. Here is the result of a court decision in which a divorced spouse of a deceased federal employee was trying to receive an annuity.
Use of Blackberrys May Be Limited to Government Workers
The Justice Dept. has filed a brief to ensure that government workers get to keep using their wireless Blackberry e-mail–even if the service should be shut down.
Lewis and Clark Award Recognizes USAID
The Agency for International Development has been selected as the first winner of the Lewis and Clark Award.
Federal Pay and Charity: Readers React to Pay Raise Controversy
Will the controvery surrounding the 2006 pay raise for active federal employees have an impact on CFC donations this year? Here are the results of a recent survey.
Are You Taking Advantage of All Your Federal Benefits?
Flexible spending accounts are open to many federal employees but it is a benefit often overlooked or misunderstood. Here is a quick summary of the program.
Court Upholds Ban on DC Commuter Tax
A federal court has upheld the ban on taxing the income of commuters who work in the District of Columbia.
No Pay Freeze in Deficit Reduction Package Passed in Senate
The Senate has passed a deficit reduction package that does not include a pay freeze for federal employees for 2006.
