Management

Republican Offers Feds ‘Heartfelt’ Thanks And An Apology For Breakfast

During a Washington event celebrating top agencies, Rep. Mark Meadows says he recognizes the importance of compensation in rewarding a job well done.

Management

NASA Is the Best Place to Work in Government, Homeland Security is the Worst--Again

The level of job satisfaction among federal employees at agencies with similar missions in areas such as law enforcement and public health varies widely, according to new analysis.

Management

Replacing Military Personnel With Civilians in Support Jobs Could Save Government Billions

Analysis shows it costs the federal government more overall to have active-duty members rather than civilians in certain noncombat positions.

Pay & Benefits

Solving the Open Season Puzzle

Put the pieces together correctly and you could save some money in 2016.

Oversight

As Shutdown Clock Ticks, Parties Trade Barbs Over Omnibus

Neither House Democrats nor Republicans believe the other side is making good-faith efforts to reach a deal.

Pay & Benefits

Feds, Which Benefits Do You Love?

OPM next week will send a survey to the government workforce on health, retirement and other benefits.

Pay & Benefits

Agencies Spent $80M in 2014 Forcing Employees Not to Work

Lawmaker vows to reform administrative leave by forcing agencies to suspend or fire more workers.

Pay & Benefits

Bill Would Allow VA To Recoup Relocation Benefits

Under the legislation, the secretary could demand repayment from any employee for moving expenses paid by government.

Pay & Benefits

Feds Petition President for Paid Holiday on Christmas Eve

When Christmas last fell on a Friday in 2009, Obama gave employees a half day off on Dec. 24.

Pay & Benefits

TSP Funds Mostly Positive in November

The funds invested in international stocks and fixed income bonds were the only offerings in the red.

Pay & Benefits

Recoup Some Savings During Open Season

You may even be able to offset your spending on holiday shopping.

Pay & Benefits

Disabled Veteran Leave Law Only Applies to New Title 5 Feds

OPM reminds agencies that certain wounded warriors hired on, or after Nov. 5, 2016, are eligible for 104 hours of up-front sick leave.

Pay & Benefits

Demoted VA Senior Executives Still Eligible For Relocation Benefits

The department chose not to fire two top directors who misused their authority and received more than $400,000 in federal relocation incentives.

Pay & Benefits

Judge Says Fired VA Senior Executive Can Keep Her Bonus

The department failed to prove that Sharon Helman’s performance award was an administrative error.

Pay & Benefits

What You Need to Know about Health and Life Insurance

Planning ahead is critical if you want to avoid unpleasant (and potentially life-altering) surprises.

Pay & Benefits

The Top 5 Most and Least Generous Agencies for Senior Executive Bonuses

The National Science Foundation and the Justice Department doled out the most money in individual performance awards in fiscal 2014.