Management
IG: VA Staff Didn't Cause Vet's Death in Wisconsin
Employees at Tomah facility "acted appropriately" after vet suffered two strokes on site, report concludes.
Pay & Benefits
Pay Raise Advances (Sort Of), Employee Relocation Costs Questioned and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Border Patrol Agents Can Now Check Out New Overtime Details
Proposed rule outlines the specifics of a new, less generous compensation system to replace administratively uncontrollable overtime.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Protect Federal Retirees From Fraud
Bipartisan legislation would give U.S. attorneys authority to prosecute financial reps who misuse FERS and CSRS benefits.
Management
Employee Views on Pay and Morale Are In
Early results from the annual survey on feds’ job satisfaction will be available in late August.
Management
No More Charging Strippers to Uncle Sam's Plastic
Defense spending bill prohibits department civilian and military personnel from using government charge cards for gaming or adult entertainment.
Defense
House Approves 2.3 Percent Pay Raise in 2016 For Troops
The chamber's Defense spending bill is at odds with the Senate's version, which calls for a 1.3 percent pay increase.
Defense
Pentagon Backs Major Changes to Retirement System
Proposal would reduce pensions for career service members through a blended system that elevates the role of the Thrift Savings Plan.
Pay & Benefits
1.3 Percent Pay Raise On the Horizon For Feds Next Year
Legislative spending bills so far are silent on pay boost for civilian employees, paving the way for president’s recommendation.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement Claims Backlog Falls, But Processing Rate Slows
The backlog stood at 15,374 claims at the end of May, a 16 percent reduction from April.
Defense
Senators Push Back On Plan to Privatize Some Military Commissaries
A bipartisan proposal requires the Pentagon to report to Congress before moving ahead with pilot program to contract out the commissary system.
Pay & Benefits
Security Breach Did Not Affect TSP Accounts
TSP data, including account numbers, is not shared with OPM.
Pay & Benefits
Look For Public Housing Executives’ 2014 Salary Data Soon
HUD will begin collecting information in August and will publish it online in the fall.
Defense
Federal Building Security Officers in New England Lose Faith in Their Regional Leadership
Region 1 employees at DHS’ Federal Protective Service say they have “no confidence” in their bosses, citing micromanagement and a hostile workplace.
Oversight
Debate Over Making It Easier to Fire Feds Dominates VA Hearing
House panel discusses legislation that would give the VA secretary sweeping authority to remove corrupt or poor-performing employees.
Management
VA Suspends Two Managers Over Supernatural Shindig
Officials at Philadelphia facility were "temporarily relieved" of their duties Monday after critical watchdog report.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Sees Modest Growth in May
International stocks fell last month, while the C Fund rose.
Defense
Thousands of Troops Will Receive Compensation for Student Loan Overcharge
Checks ranging from $10 to $100,000 from a 2014 settlement will be mailed in June.
Oversight
VA Officials in Hot Water Over Psychic Party and Tax Evasion
Watchdog concludes one employee misused her position, and another lied about his wife’s income.
Pay & Benefits
Uncle Sam to Feds: No, You Still Can’t Smoke Pot
Federal employees still have to abide by federal law when it comes to weed, despite relaxed restrictions in several states and localities.
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