Evaluating an LEO or ATC Contract Position
Some federal employees have the option of moving to a contract position at retirement. Here are some considerations in weighing this option.
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Can You Work Longer in a Position with Mandatory Retirement?
Some federal positions have mandatory retirement ages, but what if an individual wishes to work longer?
Federal Employee Retirement, Politics and Being Fired
Andrew McCabe was fired from the FBI shortly before becoming eligible for a federal pension at 50. Reports indicate he has lost his federal pension, but is that really accurate?
Do Not Let OPM Reduce Your Retirement Benefits Without an Appeal
Some retired federal employees were recently notified by OPM that their annuity payments were being reduced. Do they have any appeal options?
Can LEO Employees Extend Their Service Outside of Law Enforcement to Become Eligible for the 1.1% Annuity Computation?
Can a law enforcement employee extend working years in a non-law enforcement capacity to become eligible for the 1.1% FERS annuity calculation?
Shrinking Supplemental Annuity Payments: Response from OPM
Readers have asked questions about the reduction in their annuity payments for retired federal law enforcement officers. Here is OPM’s response.
A Shrinking Annuity Payment for Some Former Feds
OPM asked its IG not to publish a report about a decision the agency made that raised annuity payments for some retired federal employees. Here’s what happened.
What Are the Best Retirement Dates for Law Enforcement Officers?
With respect to the “best” date to retire, are there special considerations for law enforcement officers?
Impact of LEO ‘Bridge’ on Federal Pension
I was employed in a law enforcement officer position and retired under FERS. I am collecting my annuity and the “bridge.” I have an opportunity to be hired in a non LEO, part time position in the federal government. I understand that the “bridge” will be affected by the earnings amount but will it affect my pension?
Bill Would Exempt Federal LEOs and Firefighters from Retirement Tax Penalty
Legislation introduced in the House this week would allow federal law enforcement officers (LEOs) and firefighters to withdraw funds from their Thrift Savings Plan accounts when they are eligible to retire without tax penalty.