News
TSP board picks insider as new director
New chief executive has a mix of private sector and federal experience, recently oversaw first participant survey in 15 years.
News
TSP boosts participation of young, lower-paid employees
Overall civilian rates have leveled off, leaving the military services as a prime area for growth.
News
TSP activity increases following stock market plunge
Plan officials recommend against shifting investments in response to short-term fluctuations.
News
Hispanic representation in government rises -- barely
Homeland Security employs highest percentage of Hispanics, with Social Security leading in rate of new hires.
Management
Budget slates education, health programs for hefty cutbacks
Housing programs also hard-hit on list of 141 initiatives recommended for elimination or sharp reductions.
Management
Transportation, security technology, food safety join high-risk list
GAO moves postal reform and mortgage insurance and rental housing assistance programs off its list of at-risk federal programs.
Management
Lawmakers renew attempt to block private tax debt collection
Bill sponsors argue IRS program to outsource some collections is inefficient and raises privacy concerns.
News
Union asks court to block federal internship program
Lawsuit claims effort undermines merit principles by denying federal employees the chance to compete for jobs and promotions.
Pay & Benefits
House members urge pay parity, larger 2008 raise
Next year’s hike should make up for this year’s 2.2 percent increase, the lowest in nearly two decades, majority leader says.
Defense
Ruling upholds results of DHS union election
Agency applauds decision; union that raised objections has yet to determine whether it will appeal.
Management
OPM finalizes rule tying bonuses to performance
Regulation contains few changes from draft version, despite concerns awards will be swayed by favoritism.
Pay & Benefits
International fund outperforms other TSP options for 2006
I Fund beats the second-highest earner in the retirement plan last year by more than 10 percentage points.
Defense
Survey signals low morale among DHS agriculture specialists
“Nothing is going well” is second most-frequent reply to a query on what’s good about the job.
Pay & Benefits
OPM takes late enrollments for dental, vision insurance
Deadline was Monday, but those who had trouble getting through on Web site and phone lines have until Friday.
Pay & Benefits
Cost of running TSP lower than anticipated
Decreases in operating budget are not coming at the expense of services, officials say.
Management
House again votes to end prison firm's procurement preference
Companion bill in Senate hasn’t made it out of committee.
News
OPM finalizes rule on direct hiring for acquisition workers
Agencies must report to OPM on use of the new authority by the end of the year.
News
TSP officials weigh automatic enrollment of employees
Board members assess how changes in recently signed pension overhaul measure will affect federal retirement plan.
Management
New rule eases barriers to employing the disabled
Change seeks to simplify process of determining whether candidates qualify for excepted service positions.
Management
EEOC extends customer service center pilot project
Lawmakers had requested that the commission put off a vote on whether to make the center permanent, pending further review.
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