Pay & Benefits

Defense Authorization Bill Looks to Boost Civilian Workforce

If the Pentagon does reduce staff, however, another provision would increase buyouts to $40,000.

Pay & Benefits

Two Medicare Questions You Need to Think About

Certain issues are particularly important for federal employees and retirees.

Pay & Benefits

House Panel Appears to Accept Trump's Proposed 1.9 Percent Civilian Pay Hike

Financial Services appropriations bill does not mention the raise, which would allow the president's plan to advance.

Pay & Benefits

House Republicans Express Concern With Trump's Proposed Federal Retirement Program Cuts

Nine Republicans say they are particularly troubled with idea of applying the cuts to current employees and retirees, not just future hires.

Pay & Benefits

IG: VA Employee Lied About Hours Worked, Collecting $100K in Unearned Wages

Researcher collected paychecks from the government and a university for the same hours of work.

Pay & Benefits

House Oversight Members Join Effort to Loosen TSP Withdrawal Restrictions

Companion to a Senate bill would allow participants in the retirement savings program more flexibility to manage their money.

Pay & Benefits

Should the Costs of Federal Employee Pensions Be Calculated Differently?

A change in methodology could make it easier to understand the long-term impact of proposed reforms to retirement benefits, but would introduce greater uncertainty, CBO says.

Pay & Benefits

The Hidden Cost of Federal Health Plans

You might be able to save some money by looking at prescription drug coverage.