Presidential Rank Awards Canceled for First Time Since 2013
The Presidential Rank Awards were Canceled for only the second time in its 41-year-old history. The first time was in 2013 during a recession.
2021 Federal Pay Raise Update: 3% for the Military, at least 1% for Feds
The General Scale Pay Raise for 2021 is set to be 1% unless Congress can change it- the Military’s pay is set to increase 3% next year
Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Gets Another Delay
The Federal Viewpoint Survey, or FEVS, for 2020 Gets Postponed Again, Plus the Results from Last Year’s questionnaire about the US Government’s workforce
OSHA has Received over 6,000 Unsafe Work Environment Complaints
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has received more than 6,000 Unsafe Work Environment Complaints related to the Coronavirus- along with harsh criticism.
What Happened to the Murder Hornets? – Smithsonian Scientist Explains
The Asian Giant Hornet, known as “murder hornets,” are not likely to cause the damage that sensational preliminary reports suggested.
OPM to Restore Canceled Leave to Feds Responding to the Pandemic
OPM announced they will restore annual paid leave to feds responding to the pandemic, and will make the process easier than usual.
Former DEA Agent Pretended to be CIA Agent; Faces 20 Years in Prison
After defrauding contractors and Government Officials to pocket $4.4 Million, a Former DEA Agent Faces 20 years in prison
Is There a Perfect Storm Looming at the IRS?
A Perfect Storm Looming at the IRS- New Tax Law, Budget Cuts, Paper-Based Processing were already putting pressure on the agency- and then the Coronavirus hit.
Outlook for 2021 COLA Increase for Social Security CSRS and FERS- < 1%
The Cost-of-Living Adjustments, 2021 COLA: <1% Most Likely
NASA Detects Several Asteroids Zooming By Earth Over Weekend
After a near-miss with gigantic asteroids in February and April, Earth saw 7 near-Earth objects intersect with the Planet’s orbit over the weekend and into Monday