Tax Relief for These Feds Dies Along With Senate Bill
How much money would it take to influence your actions or decisions as a government employee? Federal judges sometimes face this problem and wanted a tax break to avoid the problem.
Dealing with Impact and Implementation Bargaining: A Management Worksheet
What is impact and implementation bargaining? How does it impact federal managers and the ability to make change in an agency?
Nearing Retirement? You Probably Have Reason to be Thankful
Nearing retirement? You are probably in the CSRS. Be thankful; you are in a system that is a remnant of America’s golden economic age.
New Fiscal Year 2007 Travel and Per Diem Rates for Federal Employees
Travel and per diem rates for federal employees effective as of October 1, 2006.
July TSP Returns: Lifecycle Investors Looking Good for Past 12 Months
Here are the results for the TSP for July. A big surprise for some investors: The L funds were the place to be for many as their return rate was higher for the past year than most of the regular TSP funds.
COLA’s, Housing Costs and Lawsuits: How Pay is Determined for Some Federal Employees
Federal employees outside of the contiguous 48 states are paid differently than most FedSmith readers who usually get an annual raise and locality pay. OPM did a survey on housing costs in these areas outside the 48 contiguous states and has published the results.
Federal Manager’s Disciplinary and Adverse Action Working Papers
Taking an adverse or disciplinary action against a federal employee is complex and should not be undertaken without understanding the facts of a case.
World War III (?) and Your TSP Funds
War, political instability, terrorism and fear for our economic future have an impact on financial markets. Some well-known personalities have said we are in a new world war. What has this done to your TSP stock investments and how can you plan for your future?
Turmoil in Alaska
A secretary with the USDA is to be given attorney fees and medical expenses along with a new job. Her supervisor has resigned as a result of an investigation by the Office of Special Counsel.
Talking Trash or Serious Threat?
This federal supervisor lost his job when he left threatening notes and left work without approval. His removal is upheld by the MSPB and a federal court, in part because another agency supervisor was concerned about his safety and security and took precautions to protect himself and his family as a result of the threats.
