Spanning the Gap Between Your Retirement Date and Your TSP Payments
Federal Retirement and TSP Payments, widen the Gap.
Social Security for Feds: The Special Retirement Supplement
The Special Retirement Supplement for Feds who retire before 62
OPM Proposes Rule to Make Federal Workforce More ‘Disposable’
A new rule proposed by OPM would make temporary federal positions’ maximum length six years longer, which could make some federal positions more interchangeable
The Federal Fundraiser, CFC, to Begin in Mid-September
OPM Announced CFC donations can be made from September 15, 2020 to January 15, 2021. Despite reforms in 2017, donations have declined every year since 2009
New Carriers Added to FEDVIP for First Time Since 2013
New Dental and Vision Coverage will be available under FEDVIP in 2021- first time since 2013 that new carriers have been added
OPM Provides Guidance on Restoring “Use or Lose” Leave Due to COVID-19
STWS Advisor, Jennifer Meyer, writes about OPM's recent guidance on annual leave for feds
Clarifications to Parental Leave Rules, Starting October 1st
OPM clarifies parental leave rules, including eligibility for certain agencies and their employees.
OPM Issues Guidance on Modifying Federal Hiring Education Requirements
The President’s June 26th Executive Order, which aims to emphasize experience over degree requirements in Federal hiring protocols, enters the implementation phase.
House Committee Highlights Issues with OPM: Financial Literacy
House Committee Highlights Issues with OPM, going over several topics from Hiring to Cybersecurity to Locality Pay. This article examines the financial literacy components.
House Committee Highlights Issues with OPM: Hiring in Government
House Committee Highlights Issues with OPM, going over several topics from Hiring to Cybersecurity to Locality Pay. This article examines the hiring concerns that were accentuated.