FEDWeek

Budget Requires More Scrutiny of Telework but Stops Short of Ordering More Onsite Work

The budget measure enacted last weekend wrapping up funding for the rest of the current fiscal year requires greater scrutiny …More

Budget Measure Continues Some Policies, Adds Others

The wrapup budget measure continues several longstanding provisions on federal personnel policies, while rejecting several that had been in a …More

House VA Committee Report Argues for Return of Limits on Employee Rights

A report from the House Veterans Affairs Committee’s Republican majority argues for the return of restrictions on VA employee rights …More

Bill Offered to Restore Appeal Rights for ‘Noncritical Sensitive’ Positions

A bill (HR-7726) has been reintroduced in Congress to overturn a court decision holding that employees in positions designated as …More

fedweek.com: OSC Urges Broader Reading of Whistleblower Protections

OSC Cites Positive Results from Two Whistleblower Cases

The Office of Special Counsel has said it has achieved positive results in two whistleblower-based cases, resulting in a reinstatement …More

More FERS Investors Getting Full Agency Match in TSP

A record percentage of federal employees under the FERS retirement program, 87.3 percent, now are investing enough of their own …More

Bill to Prevent Funding Lapse Passed, Signed

Safety of Letter Carriers Draws More Attention

Carriers Chosen for New Postal-Only Health Plan

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Federal Retirement & Financial Planning Report

Student Loan Debt Hampering Retirement Savings, Says Study

Those with student loan debt on average save less for their retirement through employer-sponsored plans, resulting in lower savings in …More

When FEGLI Coverage Might Stop – And What Happens Next
Powers of Attorney Come in Different Forms for Different Purposes
Social Security’s Value as Longevity Insurance Touted
Reemployment’s Effect on a Federal Annuity Varies by the Circumstances
Some Reasons to Keep Cash – or Its Equivalent – on Hand
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Federal Manager's Daily Report

Reported Improper Payments Down, but Data Not Complete, GAO Says

Federal agencies estimated a total of $236 billion in improper payments for fiscal year 2023, a decrease of about $11 …More

federal protective service
Senate Passes Bills on Building Security, Over-Budget Programs
TSA Survey Provides Insights into Customer Experience, Says Performance.gov
Report: GSA Building Standards Add to Costs; More Transparency Needed
What is the Future for Telework and Remote Work Opportunities in the Federal Government in 2024?
Bill Offered to Set Labor-Management Forums in Law
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TSP Investment Report

Direct Transfers Beat 60-Day Rollovers Between IRAs

Rollovers between IRAs have been around for decades.  In the early days of the IRA, any money you chose to …More

What New Feds Should Know About Their Retirement Benefits
How Other Investors Use the TSP’s Mutual Fund Window Equivalent
April 1, Required Beginning Date for RMDs

Armed Forces News

2025 Budget Request Calls for 4.5-Percent Raise

Service members would receive a 4.5-percent raise in basic pay, under $849.8 billion defense-spending request for 2025 that the Biden …More

Army Emails Out 2024 Tenant Satisfaction Survey
First Navy Robotics Warfare Specialist Pinned
Fiosi Installed as Next Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force
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