Management
Will Making It Easier to Fire Feds Go Viral?
“Today, it’s the VA. Tomorrow, it could be your agency,” says MSPB chief.
Management
One Public Housing Family In New York City Had An Annual Income of Nearly $500,000 in 2013
Watchdog says “over-income” residents in government-subsidized units are squeezing out low-income families.
Management
Homeland Security Passes Starbucks Audit
Watchdog finds $31,000 tab employees racked up in 2013 at coffee company was mostly legit.
Pay & Benefits
NTEU Elects 25-Year Veteran of the Union as President
Tony Reardon, who received 89 percent of the votes cast, replaces long-time leader Colleen Kelley.
Pay & Benefits
Some Feds Will See Life Insurance Rate Hikes in January
Premiums will increase for retiree basic coverage and other options under older age bands.
Defense
TRICARE Enrollees Soon Will Have to Refill Certain Drugs Via Mail or at Military Facilities
Defense says it's too expensive to fill prescriptions at retail pharmacies.
Oversight
Senate Votes To Protect Federal Retirees From Fraud
Bipartisan bill would give U.S. attorneys authority to prosecute financial scammers who misuse federal retiree funds.
Pay & Benefits
Dear Congress: Stop Messing With the G Fund
Federal employee advocates don’t believe a proposed change to the TSP’s most stable offering is dead yet.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement Claims Backlog Grows
Nearly 10,000 new applications were submitted between June and July, adding to the inventory.
Pay & Benefits
Government Makes Another Move to Eliminate Gender Pay Gap
Job applicants’ current salary should only be one factor in setting pay for new employees, says OPM.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Just Got More Expensive for Some
Premium rates under the program rose for new enrollees as of Aug. 1.
Defense
Despite Possible Government Shutdown, Many Military Families Think Congress Will Reverse Sequestration in the Fall
Service members though are increasingly worried about changes to health care and retirement benefits, according to survey.
Management
Congress Bails Out the VA, Helping Avoid Furloughs
Senate approves House-passed budget fix before leaving town so department can keep hospitals open this summer.
Oversight
House Decides It Should Be a Lot Easier for VA to Fire Employees
Legislation passed Wednesday also includes several provisions affecting senior executives’ pay and benefits.
Oversight
House to Vote Before Recess on Bill Making It Easier to Fire VA Employees
Lawmakers also plan to take up budget fix Wednesday to help department avoid closing hospitals this summer.
Pay & Benefits
TSP’s Future: Flexible Withdrawals and Mutual Fund Options
But some changes would require legislation and are likely a long way off, officials note.
Management
VA Employee Faces Criminal Charges in Connection With Cooking the Books
Cathedral Henderson allegedly falsified vets’ medical records to hide delays in providing care.
Management
Lawmakers Scramble to Fast-Track Deal to Prevent VA Hospital Closures
Without a budget fix, officials have said the department might have to shutter facilities, furlough workers, and freeze hiring starting in August.
Management
Bill Making It Easier to Fire VA Employees Heads to Senate Floor
Senate panel approves accountability legislation and another measure that would rescind certain workers’ bonuses.
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