TSP’s New Recordkeeping Company Formally Apologizes to FRTIB
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB), the governing body of the TSP (Thrift Saving Plan), received an apology from new recordkeeping company.
2023 Federal Pay Raise Update: Biggest Increase in 20 Years
Biden practically finalized the 4.6% raise for federal employees with a recent letter – also confirmed 4.6% is an average, factoring in locality pay.
Rugged Federal Wildland Crew Now Officially Recognized as ‘Firefighters’
With wildfires becoming more of a prevalent problem across the US, federal workers on the frontlines battling flames get designation as ‘firefighters’
NASA News: Artemis I Mission to Moon Delayed
Unmanned mission to Moon had launch scrapped after an engine abnormality – next opportunity is September 2
State Department is 2nd Agency to Launch Support Initiative for Veterans
State Department employees who are also veterans now have a hub to access as guide for their post-military career.
Pair of Representatives Attempt to Revive Social Security Fairness Act
Will the WEP and GPO finally be eliminated? Legislation first introduced in 2021 is receiving push from Congress to see that the bill receives a vote.
Emergency Leave Program Initiated for Kentucky Flood Victims
Federal employees are encouraged to donate annual leave time to feds in Kentucky who were affected by the recent flood disaster.
GSA 2023 Per Diem Rates for Lodging, Meals, and Incidental Purchases
Newly announced by the General Services Administration (GSA), next year’s reimbursement rates for lodging, meals, and “incidental purchases.”
Union Enters Legal Dispute with HUD Over Telework
The American Federation for Government Employees (AFGE) issues legal complaint against the Housing and Urban Development Agency (HUD) over remote work.
TSP Investments in Chinese Companies – Worth the Trouble?
The new mutual fund window is available in the TSP and some of the investment choices invest in Chinese securities – should the FRTIB cave to political pressure and remove…