Legislation Would Bring Enhanced Retirement Benefits to Nearly 30k Federal Employees
Two Senators have introduced legislation that would provide enhanced retirement benefits to nearly 30,000 federal employees in law enforcement.
Federal Employee Groups Condemn Provisions of the Veterans First Act
Federal employee advocacy groups sent a letter to Senate leaders this week expressing concerns about the Veterans First Act, saying that it would undermine protections for VA employees who are subject to discipline for misconduct or performance.
2017 Pay: Will No Congressional Pay Raise Impact Federal Employees?
Congress has not had a pay raise since 2009 and is unlikely to have one in 2017. Should Congress receive a pay raise? Will this impact any federal employee pay raise in 2017? Take the survey within the article and express your opinion.
FSAFEDS Program Getting a New Administrator
The Office of Personnel Management has announced that a new administrator will take over for FSAFEDS in September.
House Issues Censure Resolution for IRS Commissioner
The battle between the House and the IRS continues as House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) has filed a resolution to formally censure IRS Commissioner John Koskinen and strip him of his government pension.
Which Party Receives the Most in Political Contributions from Federal Employees?
Which political party receives the most money in political contributions from federal employees?
He Said, They Said
An instructor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), fired as the result of allegations he fraternized with female students, tried unsuccessfully to argue that poor witness credibility decisions amounted to error on the part of the review board that has upheld his removal.
You Get What You Paid For!!
The author says that the number of gifted and knowledgeable people working in human resources are rapidly disappearing onto the retirement rolls. He outlines a scenario that has arisen as a result of this which could have disastrous consequences for the employee involved.
Fraud in FECA at OPM?
The Inspector General at OPM was concerned about fraud and abuse in the Federal Employee’s Compensation Program at the agency and recommends changes.
Congressman Wants to Take Away Federal Employees’ Free Yoga Classes
As part of his Shrink our Spending initiative, Congressman Matt Salmon (R-AZ) is introducing legislation that would take away grants for free yoga classes for federal employees.
