Oversight
IRS said to commit inaccuracies in processing nonresident tax returns
Lack of controls could cost government millions because funds outside U.S. are hard to recoup, audit finds.
Management
Upping the Ante
Agencies put more labor issues on the table, but unions see little change.
Pay & Benefits
In pay freeze era, focus could shift to measuring performance
The next stage in the wage wars might involve a renewed effort to strengthen the link between pay and job performance.
Pay & Benefits
Work-life programs require additional OPM guidance
Federal officials generally satisfied with assistance but could use more information, audit finds.
Pay & Benefits
Wrapping Up
Federal workers should take the next few weeks to review their investments before 2011 begins.
Pay & Benefits
New snow day policy gets its first test
Wintry conditions in Washington provide opportunity to roll out "unscheduled telework."
Pay & Benefits
Postal Service contract negotiations continue
Parties agree not to shift workers to new locations or positions until collective bargaining agreement is reached.
Pay & Benefits
Senate joins push to freeze federal salaries
Omnibus bill moves to floor following House vote to cancel pay increases.
Pay & Benefits
OPM overhauls severe weather leave guidelines
New status designations encourage telework in the event of another snowstorm.
Pay & Benefits
Survey: Managers anticipate pay boosts in spite of freeze
Respondents indicate retirement wave could be smaller than expected.
News
Automatic enrollment boosts TSP participation
Few new hires have opted out of retirement savings, officials say.
Pay & Benefits
Senate considers extending transit benefits
Tax bill would keep subsidy at $230 per month for another year.
Pay & Benefits
Federal health program is headed for calmer waters in 2011
FEHBP participants aren’t likely to see major upheaval between now and the start of next open season, observer says.
Pay & Benefits
Crunch Time
Only a few legislative days remain for Congress to extend transit benefits available to government workers.
Oversight
Agencies’ recruitment efforts show promise
Strategies for hiring veterans, disabled workers and other candidates are improving, report finds.
Oversight
Spending bill freezes agency budgets, employee pay
House lawmakers push measure forward as Senate continues to work on its version.
News
Lawmakers ask colleagues to hold off on 2012 pay freeze
Compensation adjustments should be considered annually and in the context of a larger deficit reduction plan, Washington-area representatives argue.
Pay & Benefits
OPM updates sick leave policies
Final rule expands eligibility and provides leave guidance on communicable diseases to agencies.
Pay & Benefits
Health insurance choices can ease the pain of the pay freeze
Smart planning during open season can save feds enough money to offset the cost of forgoing a raise, observer says.
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