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Traveling Feds Will Get an Increase in Their Per Diem Rates

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 17, 2015 6:39 PM | Updated: Aug 12, 2016 2:58 PM Categories Current Events, Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The General Services Administration has released the new per diem rates for FY 2016, giving federal employees who travel for work a modest increase over last year’s rates.

Denver Federal Center: ‘Washington, D.C. West’

By Jason KayApr 17, 2015 5:35 AM | Updated: Aug 1, 2023 7:43 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The Denver Federal Center located in Lakewood, Colorado is a branch of the General Services Administration and contains 26 federal agencies, which makes it the most densely packed federal area outside of Washington D.C.

Sunday Premium Pay and Travel

By Wayne ColemanMar 18, 2015 10:42 AM Categories Q&A Leave a comment

May an employee choose to waive Sunday premium pay and work just base rate on Sunday? For instance, if an employee travels on Sunday, can he claim to work on Sunday but not claim premium pay?

GSA Raises Mileage Rates for Traveling Feds

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 7, 2015 10:53 AM | Updated: Aug 18, 2024 11:19 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

GSA has raised the reimbursement rates for federal employees traveling on official business for the government.

Forest Service Waiving Fees for Veterans’ Day

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 4, 2014 11:17 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The U.S. Forest Service announced it will waive fees at most of its day-use recreation sites on Nov. 11, 2014, in honor of Veteran’s Day.

Per Diem Rates Unchanged for 2015

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 18, 2014 10:41 AM | Updated: Jul 31, 2023 6:18 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The General Services Administration has announced per diem rates for FY 2015 with the standard rates remaining unchanged from last year.

Retirement Ideas for Federal Workers

By Jason KayDec 26, 2012 2:09 PM | Updated: Jun 11, 2025 4:05 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The author offers some suggestions for ways federal employees can spend their time after retirement.

South Carolina: Retirement Haven or Tax Trap?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 1, 2012 3:26 PM | Updated: Oct 28, 2023 9:25 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

South Carolina is a state that often attracts newcomers, but look closely at the state’s income tax structure before relocating.

Sometimes It Hertz to Rent a Car and Other Travel Tips: Part Two

By Steve OppermannJan 4, 2012 8:28 PM | Updated: Jul 18, 2018 11:40 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

This retired federal employee has used some of his time since joining the ranks of “former” federal employees to travel around the world. Here are some of his tips and suggestions to make the best use of your time and money.

Sometimes It Hertz to Rent a Car and Other Travel Tips

By Steve OppermannAug 24, 2011 6:44 AM | Updated: Jul 18, 2018 11:42 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Travel problems? This retired federal human resources specialist provides advice on what to avoid in the name of frugality and how to have a more successful experience.

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