The bill would also update the formula determining the COLA to one the legislators believe better reflects the expenses of seniors more…
Legislation Would Expedite Dismissal Process of Federal Employees
If passed, the bill would streamline the process and shorten the amount of time required to remove underperforming employees more…
More Changes Outlined For TSP Withdrawals
The changes are part of the TSP Modernization Act and are planned for September 15 this year more…
The New Form W-4 (and the Importance of a Paycheck Checkup)
The revised tax withholding form implements changes made following the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which made major revisions affecting taxpayer withholding more…
2020 Federal Pay Raise Passes House Committee
The 3.1% raise includes a 2.6% across-the-board pay increase for federal employees plus a 0.5% average increase in locality pay next year more…
2020 Federal Pay Raise of 3.1% Proposed by House Appropriations Committee
In March, President Trump proposed a pay freeze for next year in the White House’s fiscal 2020 budget more…
TSP Opposes Bill Prohibiting Investments in China and Russia
The legislation would force the Thrift Savings Plan Investment Board to reevaluate I-Fund choices to those that do not support threatening economies more…
Bill Would Ban All Executive Branch Federal Employees from Flying First or Business Class
The Fly Smart Act requires all federal executive branch employees to fly coach, domestically and internationally, except under exceptional circumstances more…
Senators Introduce Legislation to Protect Federal Retirees from Benefits Fraud
The bill would US Attorneys the statutory authority to prosecute retiree representatives who misuse funds from the FERS and CSRS retirement programs more…
Official Warns Public About Social Security-Related Scam
Individuals are receiving government employee impersonation scam phone calls displaying the Social Security Advisory Board’s phone number on caller ID more…