Pay & Benefits

Obama's Track Record on Federal Pay and Benefits

The economic recession, Congress and the president’s desire to make government a model employer significantly affected employee compensation and other benefits over the past eight years.

Pay & Benefits

VHA Failed To Recoup Nearly $800K in Employee Recruitment and Relocation Debt in Fiscal 2014

Watchdog dings Veterans Affairs for poor oversight of financial incentives to attract and keep top workers.

Pay & Benefits

Most Calif. National Guard Soldiers Won't Have to Repay Improper Bonuses

Pentagon official expects “vast majority” of 17,500 cases involving improper reenlistment bonuses will be dismissed before review’s July 1 deadline.

Pay & Benefits

2017 Pay Tables for Federal Employees Are Out

Obama directed a 2.1 percent pay boost for federal civilian employees in 2017, but the actual amount of an employee’s pay raise depends on various factors.

Pay & Benefits

Obama Makes Next Year’s 2.1 Percent Pay Raise Official

Executive order implements a 1 percent across-the-board boost and 1.1 percent in locality-based hikes.

Pay & Benefits

Last-Minute Retirement Tips

Some things to think about before filling out your paperwork.

Oversight

New Leadership at VA Committees, But Likely Same Priorities

Lawmakers in the next Congress are expected to keep focus on improving vets’ access to health care and stronger employee accountability.

Pay & Benefits

NASA, Defense Boast the Most 2016 Presidential Rank Award Winners

List of winners includes thirty-six recipients of the government’s highest award for excellence in civil service.  

Pay & Benefits

Making Your Best Bet on Social Security

Should you start receiving your benefit as soon as you can, or wait until you’re older?

Management

NASA Ranked Best Place to Work in Government For Fifth Consecutive Year

Homeland Security improves its score, but is still ranked last among large agencies.