2022 COLA Update: Highest Cost-of-Living Adjustment in over 10 Years?
The 2022 COLA for CSRS Annuitants and Social Security Recipients is looking to be over 5% - the largest COLA since 2009.
New Federal Vaccine Policy Clarified by Biden Administration
A series of FAQs were answered by the executive branch regarding the new vaccination policy for the federal workforce
New Director of National Ocean Service: Nicole LeBoeuf
After decades of experience working at the NOAA, Nicole LeBoeuf becomes the new director for the National Ocean Service.
OPM Conducts Agency Audit for Retirement Package Errors
Report from OPM highlights common errors on retirement claim packages for both FERS and CSRS from October 2018 to July 2021
Vulnerability Disclosure Programs and GSA Set to Transition from DUNS
Cybersecurity News Update: How VDPs are helping to protect agency websites, plus the GSA is phasing out a 50-year-old ID system
GAO Finds No Issues with SpaceX and NASA’s Contract to Land on Moon
Despite protests from Blue Origin and Dynetics, GAO confirmed that NASA and SpaceX can begin work on the next Moon landing.
Senate Passes Bill, Gives Small Businesses Better Shot at Federal Contracts
The PRICE Act, if passed, would boost small businesses’ chances for federal contracts.
New Law Would Change Temporary and Seasonal Service
Feds with temporary and seasonal service hours could become eligible for retirement sooner if proposed bill becomes law.
Proposed Legislation Would Change Fiduciary Duty for FRTIB Board Members
Senator Rubio continues to resist Chinese investments in TSP, introduces bill in the Senate in attempt to alter FRTIB fiduciary duties
NASA News: Cygnus Spacecraft Launching August 10th to Resupply ISS
Northrup Grumman’s 16th commercial resupply mission is set to launch from Wallops Island, VA in August.