Union Challenges Recent Recommendations on Care for Veterans
The Commission on Care has issued a report on how to improve medical care for veterans. A federal employee union disagrees with the report. Here is why.
Author: Ralph R. Smith
Priorities in Trump’s Acceptance Speech and the Federal Workforce
Comments in Donald Trump’s acceptance speech that would directly impact the federal workforce were few in number but give an indication of his priorities. Here is a quick summary.
Worst Case Scenario: Proposed Cuts to Federal Pay and Benefits
A “Comprehensive Policy Agenda for a New Administration in 2017” proposes changes for the federal workforce that would save about $330 billion by 2026. The proposals envision cuts to federal pay and benefits in a number of ways from changes to retirement, the federal leave program, and removing federal workers. Here is a summary.
Stocks Setting Record Highs for Investors While Some TSP Participants Bail
Some TSP investors headed for the safety of the G fund in April and May as the volatility the stock market continues and the market reaches new highs.
Bill Passes House to Block Performance Awards for Many Senior Execs
An appropriations bill passed by the House contains an amendment that would ban performance bonus payments for many senior executives.
2017 Pay Raise Silently Advances, But House Bill Would Block Some Bonuses
A major funding bill has passed the House for 2017. By not addressing a federal pay raise for most federal employees, the likelihood increases for implementing the largest federal pay raise since 2010, but the bill would also block bonuses for many in the Senior Executive Service.
Top 10 Agencies With Highest Federal Employee Salaries and Individual Awards
Which agencies are in the top 10 of highest average salaries? Which are in the bottom 10? What about bonuses? It will surprise some that there are federal employees who received a bonus of more than $100,000 last year.
What is the Best Performing Fund in the TSP?
Bonds often help an investment portfolio to be less volatile, but they also have the lowest returns over the long term. The fund that is currently outpacing all of the others inside of the TSP may surprise you.
Was Your Personal Information Captured in Theft of Government Data? More Benefits Now Available
A large number of current and former federal employees and others in the federal community have been impacted by the theft of personal data from government records. Here is an update on an increase in insurance coverage and other actions that may help those impacted by these events.
Gender, Age and Salary in the Federal Workforce
How has the average federal employee changed in the past 5 years? Is there a difference in average salary for men and women? Is the workforce getting older or younger? Here is a summary.
