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OPM Guidance to Agencies on the “Schedule F-Bomb”

By Ralph R. SmithOctober 26, 2020 9:15 AM

OPM has issued guidance on placing federal employees into Schedule F and removing normal civil service procedures for hiring and firing.

A Detailed Look at 2021 FEHB Premiums

By Ian SmithOctober 21, 2020 7:12 AM

OPM has provided some detailed data regarding 2021 FEHB premiums to help in preparing for the 2020 Open Season.

Firing a Federal Employee Easier and Quicker

By Ralph R. SmithUpdated: October 23, 2020 2:22 PM
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OPM has issued a final rule to streamline the federal employee removal process.

2021 FEHB and FEDVIP Premiums Released

By Ian SmithUpdated: October 18, 2020 10:33 AM
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The 2021 FEHB and FEDVIP premiums have been published.

Federal Employees’ Share of FEHB Premiums to Increase Nearly 5% in 2021

By Ian SmithUpdated: October 18, 2020 10:42 AM
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How much will you pay for coverage under FEHB and FEDVIP next year? OPM has announced the 2021 premiums.

OPM’s Retirement Backlog Remains Relatively Unchanged in September

By Ian SmithOctober 9, 2020 9:04 AM
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OPM’s retirement backlog saw little change during September.

Are White Federal Employees Inherently Racist?

By Ralph R. SmithOctober 6, 2020 1:52 PM
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OPM is requiring all agencies to submit diversity and inclusion training for review and approval before it is used.

Paid Parental Leave for Federal Employees Goes Into Effect Today

By Ian SmithOctober 1, 2020 7:56 AM
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The new paid parental leave benefit for federal employees officially goes into effect today. Here is a summary of the key features and eligibility requirements.

Are Federal Employees Allowed Time Off to Vote?

By Ian SmithSeptember 29, 2020 4:40 PM
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Can federal employees get time off to vote? OPM has addressed this question with guidance for the upcoming election.

Does National Guard Service Count Toward Federal Retirement?

By Susan McGuire SmithSeptember 24, 2020 10:42 AM
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This case involves a determination by OPM not to credit 87 days served by a Federal retiree in the Army National Guard of Connecticut.

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Daily TSP Rates

March 4, 2021

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $16.5360 0.00% +0.17%
F Fund $20.5958 -0.31% -2.83%
C Fund $56.2495 -1.32% +0.60%
S Fund $77.3815 -2.84% +4.29%
I Fund $35.8006 -1.03% +1.16%
L Income $22.3383 -0.33% +0.27%
L 2025 $11.2231 -0.69% +0.57%
L 2030 $39.0482 -0.88% +0.70%
L 2035 $11.6560 -0.96% +0.75%
L 2040 $43.8447 -1.05% +0.82%
L 2045 $11.9515 -1.13% +0.87%
L 2050 $26.0516 -1.21% +0.94%
L 2055 $12.5816 -1.44% +1.37%
L 2060 $12.5815 -1.44% +1.36%
L 2065 $12.5814 -1.44% +1.36%
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