Oversight
OPM: Federal job announcements need to be shorter and sweeter
Government continues to simplify the hiring process, but vacancy descriptions could be more succinct, official says.
Defense
House panel set to approve 1.6 percent pay boost for military
An Armed Services subcommittee will mark up the fiscal 2012 Defense authorization bill on Wednesday.
Pay & Benefits
Nonprofit group announces finalists for public service awards
Federal employees will vie for honors with monetary awards ranging from $3,000 to $10,000.
News
Sixty-six senior executives win Presidential Distinguished Rank Awards
Top feds save government billions, says Senior Executives Association.
News
Deadline nears for agencies’ review of regulations
OIRA Administrator Cass Sunstein instructs leaders to publicly release preliminary plans for modifying rules by June 1.
News
For feds, shutdown carries more risk than debt-ceiling woes
Federal workers risk not getting paid if the government closes, while TSP benefits are guaranteed during a debt-limit stalemate.
Pay & Benefits
Grow Your Savings
In honor of Financial Literacy Month, some guidance about securing your retirement.
Defense
Air Force to survey some civilian employees on buyouts
Service’s Materiel Command plans to gauge civilian workforce interest in voluntary retirement or job separation.
News
Bill would forgive debt for some disaster assistance recipients
Legislation aims to help those who owe the government money because of erroneous payments from FEMA.
Pay & Benefits
Waitin’ on a Claim
OPM says it has reduced the time it takes to process retirement payments.
Oversight
OPM issues guidance on telework
Federal agencies have until June 7 to establish telework policies and notify employees of eligibility.
News
Military TSP enrollment grows
Nearly 40 percent of active-duty service members now participate in the Thrift Savings Plan.
News
Lawmaker wants more robust effort to collect improper payments
OMB official says agencies are making real progress, but noted the complexity of recapturing debt from recipients.
Pay & Benefits
FEMA employee charged with embezzlement
A human resources worker allegedly stole nearly $150,000 from the agency through its payroll system.
News
President issues call for 'leaner' government
White House won’t rule out future cuts in spending on federal pay and benefits in the name of deficit reduction.
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