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Stroking Egos With Federal Funding

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMarch 18, 2018 1:40 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

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 Categories Agency News Leave a comment

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 Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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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 Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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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 Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

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.

White House Proposals For Civil Service Reform: What They Got Right

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealUpdated: February 22, 2018 8:15 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Human Resources Leave a comment
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The White House’s 2019 budget blueprint offered many proposals for civil service reform. The author provides an analysis of which ones he says are correct.

Postal Reform Needed to Avoid a ‘Taxpayer Funded Bailout’

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFebruary 13, 2018 5:16 PM Categories Agency News, Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The White House’s 2019 budget proposal addresses the ailing financial condition of the Postal Service, saying that reforms are necessary going forward.

The Rumor was True: FY 2019 Budget Proposes Pay Freeze

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: February 17, 2018 5:20 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Rumors that surfaced last year about a pay freeze in the White House’s budget proposal turned out to be true.

Substantial Cuts to Federal Employee Benefits Proposed in FY 2019 Budget

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: February 17, 2018 5:20 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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As anticipated, the FY 2019 budget proposal from the White House outlines proposed benefits changes for federal employees. Here is a summary.

Changes for Federal Employees Coming to the Workplace

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: February 12, 2018 2:11 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The Trump administration’s new budget proposal is reportedly going to propose changes to performance rating systems and within-grade increases for federal employees. Here is a list of other possible proposals as well.

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