Tag: Budget
The President Proposes, Congress Disposes. Does The Budget Still Work That Way?
The author says the budget process is broken and it is putting an undue strain on federal agencies by hamstringing their day-to-day operations.
CBO Says Increased Retirement Contributions Would Save $109 Billion
A CBO report says that increasing federal employees’ share of retirement contributions would lead to significant savings.
Federal Employees Underpaid: What About 2019 Raise?
Recent articles about a large pay deficit for federal employees may raise hopes for a significant raise in 2019. Don’t spend the money just yet though.
RSC Budget Echoes Recent Proposals to Cut Federal Employees’ Pay, Benefits
The 2019 Republican Study Committee budget blueprint includes a number of proposals to cut federal employees’ pay and benefits.
President’s Management Agenda Reiterates Pay Freeze, Benefits Cuts
The President’s Management Agenda reiterated proposals to cut federal employees’ benefits and freeze pay as part of a broader plan.
Back to the Future: How to Cut Federal Salaries and Agency Programs
The Holman Rule has been extended in the House of Representatives. It allows cutting specific salaries or programs through the federal appropriations process.
Stroking Egos With Federal Funding
Agencies have spent between $19,000 and $50,000 apiece to have portraits painted for display. Congress has passed a bill to try and restrict the practice.
When Should the Government’s Fiscal Year Start?
One Congressman wants the federal government’s fiscal year to be changed to run concurrently with the calendar year.
The Federal Budget, Shutdowns and a Pay Raise for Federal Employees
Will there be another government shutdown in March? When will we know about a pay raise in 2019?
What in the *~CSRDF*/@ is Going on?
How well do you understand your federal employee benefits, and how does this information tie into the recently proposed cuts?
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