Pay & Benefits
All TSP Funds in the Black in July
Each portfolio in the 401(k)-style retirement program for federal employees saw modest growth last month.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Insider Appointed as the Retirement Plan's New Executive Director
Ravindra Deo has served as acting head of federal employees’ 401(k)-style retirement program since April.
Management
Appointee Watch: Musical Chairs in the Cabinet
Chief of staff announcement leaves an opening at Homeland Security.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Democrats Join Din of Retirement Cut Opposition
Lawmakers argue some cuts target federal workers who are forced to retire before Social Security eligibility.
Pay & Benefits
Ten Republicans Urge Oversight Committee Chair Not to Cut Retirement Benefits for Feds
But a group of 150 House Republicans released a budget proposal calling for even steeper cuts to pay and benefits than those already on the table.
Pay & Benefits
More Than a Dozen Unions Announce Opposition to OPM Nominee
Goerge Nesterczuk has gone two months without receiving a confirmation hearing.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Advance Bills Regarding Official Time, TSP, VA Bonuses
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
GAO Finds Phased Retirement Can Benefit Employees, Management
Number of feds enrolled in program remains small, but there are new signs of growth.
Management
GSA Secures Discounted Airfares for Federal Travelers
Pre-negotiated rates will result in a 53 percent discount for the federal government.
Management
Appointee Watch: A New Army Secretary, Press Office Turmoil and Another Round of Ambassadors
Esper is Trump's third choice to lead the military branch.
Management
Appointee Watch: Key Posts at Agriculture, Energy and Justice
White House again blames Democrats for slow staffing.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Introduce Major GI Bill Expansion
Legislation would remove time limit on benefits, expand reservists’ access to program.
Management
OPM to Implement Leave Changes for Agencies
New rules aim to limit the use of paid leave while an employee is investigated for misconduct.
Pay & Benefits
Would More Generous Buyouts Trigger Long-Rumored Retirement Wave?
Unions oppose potential first increase in VSIP cap since program’s inception.
Pay & Benefits
White House Wants to Increase Federal Employee Buyout Payments
The $25,000 maximum has not been updated since the practice was first authorized in 1993.
Oversight
Senate Panel Advances FAA Reauthorization Without Trump Privatization Plan
Committee chairman cites “sincerely held concerns” in leaving controversial air traffic control proposal out of bill.
Management
Appointee Watch: Trump Announces Picks for Justice, State and Other Agencies
The administration has tapped Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald to become CDC director.
Pay & Benefits
Clearance Job Pay Drops, Protections for Vets at FAA, and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Management
Appointee Watch: Another Round of Nominees for GSA, Defense, VA, State and Others
Despite flurry of activity, many key administration posts remain vacant.
Pay & Benefits