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CBO Says Increased Retirement Contributions Would Save $109 Billion

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 27, 2018 6:20 PM

A CBO report says that increasing federal employees’ share of retirement contributions would lead to significant savings.

Federal Employees Underpaid: What About 2019 Raise?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 29, 2018 1:05 PM
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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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 26, 2018 11:43 AM
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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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 3, 2018 4:22 PM
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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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMarch 21, 2018 2:06 PM
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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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMarch 18, 2018 1:40 PM

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?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: March 20, 2018 8:11 AM

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMarch 12, 2018 2:26 PM
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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?

By Ann VandersliceUpdated: March 5, 2018 11:25 AM
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How well do you understand your federal employee benefits, and how does this information tie into the recently proposed cuts?

White House Proposals For Civil Service Reform: What They Missed

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealFebruary 21, 2018 11:03 AM

The White House’s 2019 budget blueprint offered many proposals for civil service reform. The author provides an analysis of which ones he says missed the mark.

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