Error-ridden applications delay payment for federal retirees OPM has been on the hook for some years now to address backlogs of retirement claims.By Molly Weisner13 days ago
Retirement processing slows after record-setting monthOPM asked agencies to estimate how many retirement applications they’ll receive in the coming months to help inform workloads.By Molly Weisner4 weeks ago
Senate bill would equalize cost-of-living boosts for fed retireesThe Senate is building on a push in the House to ensure federal retirees get equal COLAs on their benefits.By Molly Weisner5 weeks ago
Thrift Savings Plan rule change aimed at spurring savings growthThe Federal Employees Retirement System provides benefits from a Basic Benefit Plan, Social Security and the Thrift Savings Plan.By Molly Weisner5 weeks ago
Retirees to see smaller Social Security COLA boost as inflation easesThe cost-of-living adjustment is significantly less than last year’s, which at 8.7% was the largest bump in four decades.By Molly Weisner and Leo Shane III8 weeks ago
Happy federal retirement! One last form to complete before you go.We’d like to know your thoughts on public service, especially during a time of political division and questions being raised about the role of government.By Molly Weisner8 weeks ago