DECLINE and Conquer: One Senator’s Effort to Control Charge Card Abuse
New legislation requires a formal process to ensure charge cards are deactivated when federal employees separate from government service.
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USDA Reorganization Plan Would Slash Washington Staff by Over 50%
USDA has announced a plan to cut 50% of its DC area staff in an effort to improve efficiency, cut costs, and better serve rural communities.
IG Report Reveals Lapses in OPM’s Telework Compliance
A recent OPM IG report found compliance problems with the agency’s telework and remote work programs during the prior fiscal year.
How Federal Employees Can Maximize the FERS 3-Legged Stool of Retirement Income
Federal employees need to understand how to utilize all of their retirement income sources to make the most of them.
Bills Federal Employees Should Watch in 2025
Numerous bills have been introduced that have the potential to impact federal employees.
Trump Signs Memorandum Ending Remote Work for Federal Employees
President Trump has directed agencies to terminate remote work arrangements for federal employees.
Federal Employees Would Need Annual Agreements to Telework Under New Bill
A new bill seeks to reform telework policies. Among its provisions is a requirement that federal employees get annual approval to telework.
Report Offers Recommendations to Trump Administration for Managing Telework
A new report examines the current state of telework in the federal government and makes suggestions for how to best manage it during the Trump administration.
2.5% COLA Currently Projected for 2025 Amid December’s 0.4% Inflation Increase
Inflation is not dead, and the projected 2026 COLA is 2.5%. Here is a comparison of COLA and GS pay raises over 10 years.
First Bills Targeting Federal Employees Introduced in New Congress
Several bills have been introduced in the new Congress that could impact federal employees’ pay and benefits.
