Oversight
Administration outlines progress on reform efforts
‘We are putting points on the board,’ says acting OMB Director Jeffrey Zients of the Accountable Government Initiative.
Oversight
Federal pay and benefits could change with new Congress
Republican takeover in House could set stage for federal pay freezes and downsizing.
Pay & Benefits
TSP funds stay in the black for October
Investment options build off a strong September and deliver another solid performance.
Pay & Benefits
Public-private pay gap is widening, data show
Salary council will meet again in mid-November to determine whether changes in locality pay areas and salary comparison methods are advisable.
Defense
House Oversight committee set for major re-emergence
Obama tormenter Rep. Darrell Issa is poised to chair powerful committee if GOP wins the House.
Pay & Benefits
Health coverage changes for feds could result in a robust open season
As premiums rise and more insurance plans leave FEHBP, federal employees could shop around more than usual this year.
Pay & Benefits
Trick or Treat
How to make the best of the horror show of delays in processing retirement applications.
Defense
Pentagon pay transition remains on track, data shows
But ensuring employees do not lose salary as a result of conversion from pay-for-performance system is still a concern.
Oversight
Education likely will escape the ax
Campaign noise about abolishing the department is just that -- noise.
Pay & Benefits
Disability Retirement
Feds with chronic medical conditions can collect retirement benefits after leaving government.
Defense
Official says Army must expedite civilian hiring process
Service should reduce hiring time from 130 to 80 days, Army undersecretary recommends.
Pay & Benefits
Domestic partner benefits get another boost
New contract extends sick-leave provisions to Forest Service employees and their domestic partners.
Pay & Benefits
OPM holds disability employment training
Event highlights resources at hiring officials’ disposal as they seek to implement a July presidential directive.
Oversight
Postmaster general steps down
John Potter departs amid Postal Service’s ongoing fiscal crisis and workforce challenges.
Defense
Casey: Army is stepping off the deployment treadmill
Troops are spending more time at home between combat missions, providing a better opportunity to build resilience, the service’s chief of staff says.
Pay & Benefits
Social Security employees get bonus Thanksgiving holiday
Workers receive Nov. 26 off because of job well done, commissioner says.
Defense
'Don't ask, don't tell' divides secretaries, commanders
Top Defense political appointees support repealing ban on gays serving openly in the military.
Pay & Benefits
First open season since health reform is around the corner
Feds will have premium increases and several new benefits to consider as they decide whether to change their insurance elections.
Pay & Benefits
Obama calls Social Security private accounts a 'nonstarter'
Proposal would 'weaken the solvency' of the program, president says.
Pay & Benefits