Oversight

Civil Service Reform Might Not Be a Pipe Dream

Political climate is favorable for acting on proposed changes, observers say.

Pay & Benefits

This Is What an Overhaul of the Federal Employee Pay System Could Look Like

Current system – including across-the-board pay raises -- is a 'relic of a bygone era,' report says.

Pay & Benefits

VA Rehires Employee Involved in Drunk Driving Tragedy for $100K Job

Incident occurred in government vehicle while attending a federal employee conference near Dallas.

Pay & Benefits

TSP Wilts in March

Last month brought small gains for some funds, negative returns for others.

Oversight

Republican Budget Asks Federal Employees to Contribute More to Pensions

The fiscal 2015 blueprint also would shrink the workforce through attrition and eliminate the student loan repayment benefit.

Pay & Benefits

Congressional Pensions Are Still More Generous Than Federal Employees’ Benefits

Retired lawmakers in 2012 received on average between $27,000 and $33,000 more in annuities than federal workers.

Pay & Benefits

The Government Is Actually Not Growing When It Comes to Earnings

The federal government was the only industry to see a decline in earnings in 2013, according to new statistics.

Oversight

Lawmakers Want to Know More About Why Feds’ Morale Is So Low

House Oversight Democrats say agency effectiveness appears damaged, request GAO study.

Management

USPS Workers Went Bowling, Gambling Using Agency Credit Cards

Postal Service employees spent tens of thousands of dollars for personal expenses on the agency’s dime.

Nextgov

What a 3.3 Percent Pay Hike Could Mean for IT

The increase could help federal technology salaries better compete with the private sector.

Pay & Benefits

What Happens to Your Life Savings?

You can’t take your TSP funds with you, so it’s important to decide what should happen with the money after you die.

Pay & Benefits

How Obamacare Could Lead to Better, Cheaper FEHBP Coverage

Keeping federal employees healthy is in the nation’s best interest, OPM director tells insurance providers.

Defense

Senate Skittish Over Cutting Troops' Benefits

Lawmakers balk at proposed changes to health care, housing allowances, base amenities and pay for top brass.

Pay & Benefits

Have a Clearance? You Can Earn a Lot More Outside Government

Cleared independent consultants typically make nearly $30,000 more annually than cleared feds.