Oversight
Postal Service embraces reform legislation
Federal officials support measures increasing agency’s flexibility, but union leaders fight Saturday delivery proposal.
Oversight
Fiscal panel reinforces pay freeze, changes to federal benefits
Final deficit commission report proposes reform of FEHBP and government retirement systems.
Oversight
Pay freeze prompts concerns in Congress
Democrats express tentative opposition to Obama proposal while Republicans call for more-drastic cuts.
Pay & Benefits
Locality pay frozen in 2011
Economic conditions prompt Obama to keep civilian federal employees’ base and locality pay flat next year.
News
Obama administration announces two-year federal pay freeze
Civilian employees will not see any raises in 2011 or 2012.
Pay & Benefits
Health insurance plans offer tax savings options
Feds should consider special tax-advantaged accounts to cover eligible medical costs.
News
Council proposes expanding list of locality pay areas
Federal workers could see changes in 2012 if recommendations are adopted.
Pay & Benefits
Frozen Assets
Federal agencies have the opportunity to offset a possible pay freeze with other workplace benefits.
Oversight
Hiring reform inches forward
A more complete look at progress will be available early next year, OPM director says.
Oversight
Federal security clearance process improves, officials say
Turnaround time is faster, but lawmakers still are concerned with IT upgrades and agency reciprocity.
Pay & Benefits
Federal pay raise still up in the air
A cloud of "what ifs" hangs over dispute on whether federal workers are overpaid and deserve a salary hike next year.
Oversight
Bureau of Prisons employee wins cost-cutting contest
Federal workers will have to opt-in to receive the Federal Register in paper form.
Pay & Benefits
Health reform alters FEHBP plan coverage
New regulations expand dependent care benefits, but limit reimbursement for over-the-counter drugs.
Oversight
Postal Service to manage losses with more workforce cuts
Agency ended fiscal 2010 $8.5 billion in the red, despite deep reductions in personnel and hours.
Pay & Benefits
TSA to hold union election
Federal Labor Relations Authority accepts petition to vote for exclusive representation.
Pay & Benefits
Survivor Support
Families of federal workers who pass away have a number of benefits available to them.
Pay & Benefits
Federal workers’ pay soars, analysis finds
Number of employees earning above $150,000 annually has doubled since Obama took office.
Pay & Benefits
GAO, union reach first collective bargaining agreement
Negotiations cover 2,000 agency employees for at least four years.
Oversight
Amid changes on Capitol Hill, Postal Service faces uncertain future
Concerns about job cuts and retiree benefits remain as leaders vow reforms.
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