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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 Federal Employee 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 Federal Employee Pay News 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 | Updated: Dec 19, 2022 11:07 AM 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 Current Events 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 | Updated: Sep 1, 2021 12:42 PM 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.

Crowdfunding, Shutdown, Federal Employees and Ethics

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 20, 2019 3:34 PM | Updated: Jan 13, 2025 5:41 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Federal employees who set up a crowdfunding page may have created an ethics problem. Here is what OGE is telling agencies about crowdfunding and the shutdown.

Some K-9 Handlers Earned More Than the Vice President in 2017

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 3, 2019 10:32 AM | Updated: Jan 10, 2019 3:29 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Thanks to racking up overtime, some federal employees at the Federal Protective Service had salaries upwards of $200k in 2017. Are they legitimate?

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May 12, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.0578 +0.04% +1.62%
F Fund $19.8300 -0.39% +1.81%
C Fund $92.7476 +3.27% -0.19%
S Fund $87.5620 +3.74% -2.87%
I Fund $46.7321 +0.79% +11.54%
L Income $27.3628 +0.66% +2.33%
L 2025 $14.0803 +0.69% +2.32%
L 2030 $51.9531 +1.47% +2.99%
L 2035 $15.6739 +1.61% +3.08%
L 2040 $59.6166 +1.75% +3.17%
L 2045 $16.3828 +1.87% +3.24%
L 2050 $36.0503 +1.99% +3.31%
L 2055 $18.1937 +2.43% +3.47%
L 2060 $18.1914 +2.43% +3.47%
L 2065 $18.1890 +2.43% +3.47%
L 2070 $10.7801 +2.43% +3.48%
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