Defense

Bill Supports 1.8 Percent Pay Raise for Troops, More Than Obama Proposal

Fiscal 2015 Defense authorization legislation, scheduled for committee markup Wednesday, also upholds pay freeze for general and flag officers.

Pay & Benefits

Senate Panel Looks at Feds’ Job Satisfaction During Public Service Week

Employee morale and management is the subject of yet another congressional hearing on Tuesday.

Management

33 Finalists Announced for Top Fed Award

Accomplishments include protecting the health and well-being of Americans, fighting disease and pollution, and cracking down on fraud.

Management

Uncle Sam Sheds More Jobs in April, But Rate of Loss Slows

The federal government overall lost 3,000 jobs last month, continuing a long-term downward trend in federal employment.

Pay & Benefits

TSP Inches Forward in April

All but the S Fund, which dropped 2.47 percent, saw positive returns last month.

Oversight

House Approves Sixth Consecutive Congressional Pay Freeze

Retiring lawmaker notes the provision may set a precedent that’s difficult to reverse.

Pay & Benefits

Bill Would Ban Misbehaving Feds From Getting Bonuses

Bipartisan Senate legislation also includes “clawback” provision to recoup bonus money from employees violating agency policy or the law.

News

You Could Be on the Pitcher's Mound With a Member of Obama's Team

Five feds will be chosen to accompany OPM Director Katherine Archuleta onto the field May 6 at Nationals Park in Washington.

Pay & Benefits

Federal Workforce Survey on Pay, Job Satisfaction Will Hit Employee Inboxes

OPM is sending out the 2014 survey over the next two weeks; workers have until early June to complete it.

Pay & Benefits

More Buyouts and Possible Reform at Broadcasting Board of Governors

BBG announces another round of incentives for employees to leave, as a House panel considers legislation to significantly restructure the agency.

Pay & Benefits

TSP Told to Tighten Security at Data Centers

Board overseeing federal retirement assets says it has bolstered safeguards.

Pay & Benefits

Warm Fuzzies On Tap For Federal Employees in May

The annual week-long celebration of public service kicks off on May 4 this year.

Management

The Most and Least Innovative Federal Agencies

Federal employees rank NASA at the top of the list, and Homeland Security at the bottom.

Management

Feds Don't Feel the Government Is Rewarding Innovation

Employees still haven’t given up on finding better ways to do their jobs, according to analysis.

Management

Budget and Personnel Cuts Have Hurt the IRS

Significant reductions in employee training at the agency also are a concern, watchdog finds.

Pay & Benefits

New Perk Gives Federal Employees a Break on the Cost of Education

Alliance between OPM and University of Maryland University College will offer feds a 25 percent discount on out-of-state tuition.