2020 Per Diem Rates Released
The FY 2020 per diem rates are now available.
GSA
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.
House Dems Ask to Block Funding for OPM Reorganization
A group of House Democrats have asked to block funding for the Trump administration’s proposal to reorganize OPM.
Benefits Cuts Resurface in 2020 Budget Proposal
Although not directly mentioned, some of the same cuts to federal employees’ benefits appeared in the 2020 budget proposal.
GSA Increases Mileage Rates for 2019
Federal employees who use their personal vehicles for work will be pleased to see that mileage reimbursement rates are higher in 2019.
Senators Still Concerned About Unexpected Tax Bills for Some Federal Employees
Two Senators are again pressing the GSA to do more to help some federal employees who could potentially face an unexpected tax bill.
GSA Releases FY 2019 Per Diem Rates
Federal employees who travel for work will see a small increase in their per diem rates for the 2019 fiscal year.
Senators Concerned About Unexpected Tax Bills for Some Federal Employees
A change in the new tax law is leaving some federal employees who move for work with unexpected tax bills. Two Senators are asking the GSA to fix the problem.
