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.
Pay & Benefits
TSP funds post positive returns for April
Every investment option grew last month, and all are in the black for the year.
Oversight
Telework programs give agencies a competitive edge in attracting top talent, officials say
Younger workers have a new range of skills and may not want to work at the same desk every day, panelists tell telework town hall.
Defense
Military launches health care option for adult children
Interim final rule establishes premiums and regulations for dependents up to age 26.
Pay & Benefits
States face $1.26 trillion in retiree benefit shortfalls
Pew report suggests the funding gap is climbing year-to-year.
Pay & Benefits
Poll: What is your agency doing for Public Service Recognition Week?
Feds can expect more frugal gestures of gratitude this year. Do you feel your work is appreciated?
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.
Pay & Benefits
Grow Your Savings
In honor of Financial Literacy Month, some guidance about securing your retirement.
Oversight
Agencies to begin filing quarterly reports on length of hiring process
The information will be used to monitor progress in reducing average hiring time, OPM says.
Pay & Benefits
Waitin’ on a Claim
OPM says it has reduced the time it takes to process retirement payments.
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TSA union election heads to a runoff
Results show a close race between AFGE and NTEU.
Pay & Benefits
New online assessment for government job applicants
Tool replaces KSAs with job-specific tests for applicants to government jobs, OPM says.
Oversight
OPM issues guidance on telework
Federal agencies have until June 7 to establish telework policies and notify employees of eligibility.
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Fast Facts on Long Term Care
With a rare open season underway, here are some things to think about.
Pay & Benefits
FEMA employee charged with embezzlement
A human resources worker allegedly stole nearly $150,000 from the agency through its payroll system.
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IG: Postal supervisors altered employee records
Time and attendance data was changed, deleted to limit hours worked, report finds.
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Retirement Savings Simplified
See how even small contributions can yield an agency match and solid long-term savings.
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