FEDmanager 11/2/21 FEDmanager 11/2/21

TSP Modernizing Effort to Expand Retirement Security, New Features

An early stage of the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) modernization effort has been announced by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) — coined the Converge Initiative.

FEDmanager 11/2/21 FEDmanager 11/2/21

GAO Releases Assessment of Agencies Initial Workplace Safety, Reentry Plans

In its recent report on reentry and workplace safety procedures, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that many federal agencies failed to address the April 2020 guidance from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

FEDmanager 10/26/21 FEDmanager 10/26/21

OPM Proposes New FEDVIP Rule, Eligibility Extension and Enrollment Clarifications

In a proposed rule announced on October 19, 2021, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is advising an expansion of employee eligibility for the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP). The program’s extension would include select temporary and seasonal workers, among others.

FEDmanager 7/14/20 FEDmanager 7/14/20

Federal Contractors Face August Deadline for Banning Certain Foreign Technology

The Federal Register has published action items relating to implementation of Section 889 of the John McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019 (FY2019). The interim rule implements a prohibition on contracting with entities using certain telecommunications and video surveillance services and equipment effective August 13, 2020.