How Much Money is Left in the COVID Emergency Leave Fund?
When the money runs out, emergency COVID leave for federal employees ends. How much money is left in the fund?
OPM
Retirement Backlog Continues to Improve After Peaking in March
The retirement backlog at OPM has been slowly improving over the last two months.
OPM Needs a Permanent Director Now
The author says that OPM is badly in need of a permanent director to lead the agency.
Special Enrollment Period Announced for FSAFEDS
OPM has announced a one time special enrollment opportunity for federal employees to increase or decrease elections under FSAFEDS.
FERS Disability Retirement Law: Just Because OPM Says So, Doesn’t Make it So
Federal employees filing for FERS disability retirement should expect a fair application review, but the author says this may not always happen.
Can Federal Employees Challenge a Within Grade Increase (WGI) Denial?
Can federal employees appeal a within grade increase (WGI) denial and what is the process for doing so?
Average $90,510 Salary and Other Traits of 2.1 Million+ Federal Employees
The average federal employee’s salary is now just over $90,000 (excluding benefits). Here is a breakdown of GS levels, educational attainment, and gender among federal employees.
Let’s Thank Public Servants During Public Service Recognition Week By Strengthening The Merit-Based Civil Service
The author suggests several things the Biden administration should do to help strengthen the federal workforce.
Despite Progress, OPM Retirement Backlog Still at 8 Year High
OPM made good progress on the retirement backlog in April, but it is still at an 8 year high.
OPM Issues Guidance on COVID Emergency Paid Leave
OPM has provided federal employees with more information on how to utilize the 2021 COVID emergency paid leave (EPL) benefit.