GSA Freezes 2022 Lodging Per Diem Rates Due to COVID
The FY 2022 per diem rates have been released. While some have changed, the lodging rates are frozen as a result of the pandemic.
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Mileage Rates Cut Again in 2021
Federal employees who travel for work will see a lower mileage reimbursement rate in 2021.
Legislation Introduced to Boost Per Diem Rates
Recently introduced legislation has the potential to make next year’s per diem rates higher than they might be otherwise.
Appeals Court Vacates MSPB Removal Decision For Its Mishandling of Whistleblower Defense
A GSA Financial Advisor who argued his removal was retaliation for whistleblowing convinced the appeals court to overturn the administrative appeal decision.
GSA Lowers Mileage Rates for 2020
The mileage reimbursement rates for federal employees traveling for work will be slightly lower in 2020.
2020 Per Diem Rates Released
The FY 2020 per diem rates are now available.
Defense Spending Bill Passes House with Provisions for Federal Employees
The House passed a defense spending bill that contains some provisions that would impact federal employees.
Dismantling the Argument for Dismantling OPM
A former OPM director offered her views on the proposal to reorganize the agency. The author analyzes her remarks.
Congress Should Act On OPM, But Maybe Not For the Reason You Think
Although the proposed reorganization of OPM is not likely to happen, the author says that dropping the proposal entirely may not be the best outcome.
