FEDWeek
Judge Issues Enforcement Order to Restore Union Rights at VA, Threatens Contempt
Updated: A federal judge suggested the VA could be held in contempt for failure to abide by a preliminary injunction …More
Senate Passes DHS Funding Deal, but Stalls in House; Trump Signs Order to Pay TSA Personnel
Senate Democrats and Republicans have agreed to a deal funding most of DHS through September, offering a path to end …More
Conversions to Schedule P/C Pending; Acknowledgement Form Draws Attention
Now more than two weeks since regulations creating Schedule Policy/Career were finalized, potentially affected employees continue to await formal notice …More
New MSPB Ruling Could Have Broad Impact on Employee Appeal Rights
An MSPB ruling in a case involving the firing of two immigration judges could have a wide-ranging impact on appeal …More
Yet Another Report Finds Security Risks at Federal Buildings Unaddressed
The GSA “is not consistently addressing deficient security fixtures at GSA-controlled facilities, leaving the facilities and occupants at risk from …More
Federal Employee Survey Shows Steep Drops in Engagement, Views of Leadership, Agency Performance
In what amounts to a 360-degree evaluation, “the Trump administration has received a failing grade on its management of our …More
Federal Retirement & Financial Planning Report
IRAs Exceed Employer-Sponsored Savings Plans but Have Fewer Guardrails, Says Retirement Studies Center
Assets in IRAs exceed those in employer-sponsored retirement savings plans such as 401(k)s and the TSP but “that leaves workers …More
Federal Manager's Daily Report
Agencies Need More Complete Guidance on Privacy Considerations of AI Use, Says GAO
The GAO has said there is a need for more complete guidance to agencies using AI, saying that OMB guidance …More
TSP Investment Report
OK, FERS and TSP, but What About Social Security Retirement Income?
Last summer I received a notice from the Social Security Administration that my new statement was ready for me to …More
Armed Forces News
VA Reviewing Eligibility to ‘Double Dip’ in Montgomery and Post-9/11 GI Bills
The VA has announced it is streamlining how veterans learn about their eligibility for education and training benefits under both …More
