Pay & Benefits
Senate Republicans call for two-year pay freeze extension
Bill also would reduce the federal workforce by 5 percent through attrition.
Pay & Benefits
OPM hopes to solve retirement claims backlog with more staff
John Berry says agency does not yet have an information technology solution to fix the system.
Features
Going on a Cash Diet
The government's spending problem means smaller portions for agencies and managers for the foreseeable future.
Pay & Benefits
Federal workers' comp program remains vulnerable to fraud
Several bills are pending in Congress that would tighten up oversight of benefits for feds injured on the job.
Pay & Benefits
411 on 401(k)
The TSP board will release more information on the Roth option next week.
Pay & Benefits
House Democrats: Don’t cut federal pay and benefits
Several lawmakers urge conference committee to reject proposals reducing federal compensation to finance payroll tax cut extension.
Pay & Benefits
Conferees meet to discuss payroll tax cut extension
Lawmakers did not discuss federal compensation provisions in any detail during first hearing.
Pay & Benefits
Printing office announces 2011 buyout figures
More than 200 employees at GPO accepted buyouts and early outs.
Pay & Benefits
Federal agencies in Washington will open late because of wintry weather
Employees can arrive by 11 a.m. Monday, take unscheduled leave or telework.
Oversight
Federal agencies in Washington will open late because of wintry weather
Employees can arrive by 11 a.m. Monday, take unscheduled leave or telework.
Pay & Benefits
Pension tensions continue to mount
Retirement benefits for government employees debated, as economy and deficit reduction remain in the spotlight.
News
Federal pay and benefits remain at risk as Congress returns
House and Senate conferees must determine how to finance a yearlong payroll tax cut extension.
Oversight
Public satisfaction with federal services increases
But overall trust in government has declined, report finds.
Pay & Benefits
GSA declines to raise mileage reimbursement rate
The 2012 rate remains at 51 cents per mile for feds who use their cars for work.
Oversight
No furloughs expected at GAO, officials say
Despite major budget cuts, agency and union are not planning on employee furloughs.
Pay & Benefits
Less Than 1 Percent
A proposed pay raise in 2013 isn’t generating much enthusiasm among the federal workforce.
Pay & Benefits
Congressional pay could rise in 2013
Lawmakers’ salaries will see a slight increase unless they forgo it, or extend the pay freeze.
Pay & Benefits
White House proposal to end pay freeze draws mixed reactions
Federal employee groups pleased with recommendation to boost government pay in 2013, but say 0.5 percent raise is not enough.
Oversight
Postal reform bills could see action early this year
Pay and benefits changes are included in both House and Senate legislation.
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