Pay & Benefits
There's No Proven Need for Trump's Mandated Hiring Spree at Homeland Security, IG Says
Two agencies would need 1.2 million applicants to fulfill Trump's request, given current hiring and attrition rates.
Pay & Benefits
All TSP Funds in the Black in July
Each portfolio in the 401(k)-style retirement program for federal employees saw modest growth last month.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Insider Appointed as the Retirement Plan's New Executive Director
Ravindra Deo has served as acting head of federal employees’ 401(k)-style retirement program since April.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Democrats Join Din of Retirement Cut Opposition
Lawmakers argue some cuts target federal workers who are forced to retire before Social Security eligibility.
Pay & Benefits
Republicans Take First Shots at Slashing Individual Federal Employees’ Salaries
"Where does this end?" asks Democratic lawmaker, who called process an "abuse of federal employees."
Pay & Benefits
Ten Republicans Urge Oversight Committee Chair Not to Cut Retirement Benefits for Feds
But a group of 150 House Republicans released a budget proposal calling for even steeper cuts to pay and benefits than those already on the table.
Pay & Benefits
Thinking About Getting Out of Government? Here’s What You Need to Know
What midcareer employees should consider before leaving federal service.
Defense
Two Big Things That Aren’t Changing After Donald Trump’s Tweets On His Transgender Military Ban
One, nothing is different until he actually tells the Pentagon. Two, Americans who change gender still must register for the draft. It's the law
Pay & Benefits
More Than a Dozen Unions Announce Opposition to OPM Nominee
Goerge Nesterczuk has gone two months without receiving a confirmation hearing.
Pay & Benefits
IRS Asks Congress to Renew Expired Authority to Exceed Salary Cap
Authority was the most efficient path toward being able to attract highly-skilled technical expertise, commissioner says.
Defense
Trump’s Transgender Troop Ban Sparks An Instant Opposition of Unusual Allies
The commander in chief tweet-declares a stunning change for military personnel, but it’s far from clear he can make it stick.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Advance Bills Regarding Official Time, TSP, VA Bonuses
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
As Trump Pledges to Triple Private Care for Vets, Congress Struggles to Save VA Program
Democrats, vets groups seek to boost private and governmental care simultaneously.
Pay & Benefits
Initial House ‘Minibus’ Spending Bill Would Trigger Sequester
Measure would exceed caps without a budget deal to override them.
Pay & Benefits
GAO Finds Phased Retirement Can Benefit Employees, Management
Number of feds enrolled in program remains small, but there are new signs of growth.
Management
Why Trump Probably Hasn't Spooked the Justice Department
It seems to be business as usual for top federal law-enforcement officials one day after receiving harsh criticism from the president.
Pay & Benefits
4 Things You Need to Know About Retirement Rules
They’re complicated and have changed a lot over the years.
Pay & Benefits
Dueling Proposals for Feds’ Retirement Benefits, More Flexibility on TSP Withdrawals and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
House GOP Takes Cue From Trump, Targets Federal Retirement
Lawmakers want government employees to contribute more to their own retirement plans, but they didn’t say how much more.
Management