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DoD Overpaid Remote Workers Due to Recordkeeping Errors, Report Finds

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 29, 2026 8:15 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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An IG report found that DoD was improperly paying some employees working remotely due to a lack of oversight.

IG Report Reveals Lapses in OPM’s Telework Compliance

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 23, 2025 4:29 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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A recent OPM IG report found compliance problems with the agency’s telework and remote work programs during the prior fiscal year.

IG: OPM Still Has Work to Do to Improve Retirement Applications Process

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 30, 2023 3:21 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

A recent IG report offers suggestions on ways OPM can improve its retirement applications process for federal employees.

Legislation Reintroduced to Establish IG for the TSP

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 23, 2023 2:14 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

One Congresswoman still wants to establish an inspector general to oversee the TSP.

IRS Rarely Punishes Tax Delinquent Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 15, 2023 7:44 AM | Updated: May 15, 2023 12:26 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A recent IG report found that the number of tax delinquent federal employees is growing, but the IRS has put little effort into pursuing them.

Report: Nearly Half of Postal Service Employees Had ‘Unauthorized Overtime’ Last Year

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 27, 2020 3:46 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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An IG report found that the Postal Service has a growing problem with costs stemming from what it calls “unauthorized overtime.”

Former Acting IG Indicted for Stealing Software and Federal Employees’ Personal Data

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 7, 2020 9:41 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A former DHS acting IG is alleged to have stolen software and personal data of federal employees to sell for a profit.

Warning Issued About New Social Security Scam

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 13, 2020 12:43 PM | Updated: Sep 1, 2021 12:33 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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SSA has issued an alert about a new Social Security scam that uses fake documents to try to steal your money.

USDA, IG at Odds Over Agency Relocation

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 12, 2019 11:34 AM | Updated: Aug 22, 2019 10:58 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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The USDA IG issued a report examining the agency’s intent to relocate two subagencies outside of Washington, DC.

EPA Rejects IG’s Suggestion to Recoup a Portion of Former Administrator’s Travel Costs

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 17, 2019 9:33 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The EPA said it does not plan to recoup some of former administrator Scott Pruitt’s travel costs in response to the suggestion from its IG.

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April 10, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.8154 +0.01% +1.16%
F Fund $20.9622 -0.12% +0.39%
C Fund $109.4304 -0.10% -0.08%
S Fund $103.1166 -0.39% +2.70%
I Fund $60.3073 +0.45% +8.68%
L Income $29.7669 +0.02% +1.79%
L 2030 $59.4657 +0.03% +2.35%
L 2035 $18.1407 +0.03% +2.61%
L 2040 $69.6327 +0.03% +2.72%
L 2045 $19.2855 +0.03% +2.82%
L 2050 $42.7658 +0.04% +2.92%
L 2055 $22.1381 +0.05% +3.31%
L 2060 $22.1355 +0.05% +3.31%
L 2065 $22.1327 +0.05% +3.31%
L 2070 $13.1177 +0.05% +3.31%
L 2075 $11.4584 +0.05% +3.31%
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