If you are a federal manager or supervisor, you will have to learn how to counsel employees about a problem. Most people find that planning such a meeting causes apprehension and, if not done correctly, it can create more problems than it will solve. Here are tips for properly handling such a meeting.
In most cases, a federal employee who is an alcoholic will not be able to keep a federal security clearance. In an unusual case, one federal employee kept his security clearance despite years of excessive drinking.
Taping a cell phone call can lead to interesting consequences. In this case, a couple taped a call made on a cell phone from an Ohio Congressman. Another Congressman released the contents of the tape to the media. The Ohio Congressman has now been awarded $60,000 in damages and fees from the Congressman who released the tape to the New York Times and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
The Government Pension Offset can have a big impact on federal retirees and their spouse. NARFE is highlighting legislative activity that would overturn the GPO and favors a new bill that would result in more money for many retirees.
April was another good month for TSP investors. We have had several years of excellent growth in the stock market and many TSP investors have done very well. But, after counting your retirement dollars in your TSP as a result of the April returns, step back and take a hard look at how your money is now distributed. Are you ready for the future?
Happiness boosts health and longevity. Do what you love now—don’t delay assuming there’s always time later.
Need extra money? This former official with the IRS apparently needed some and found a way to make a few hundred thousand extra bucks. But, despite a 30-year career, he may be spending some of his retirement in federal prison.
What is the view of those who work within the government? Do taxpayers get a good return for their tax dollars?
Controversy continue around pay-for-performance in government despite apprehensions by many employees and supervisors. Successful performance appraisals require a system that works well. The author has a “modest proposal” to help supervisors and managers be more objective in rating employees.
A recent GAO report finds that there has been considerable fraud with regard to the tax-free benefit given to federal employees who are receiving free cards to ride public transportation. But what about the money from the sale of those tickets? If you sold tickets, and did not report the income, you may want to seek legal advice.
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