As the most senior IT advisor to the secretary of defense, Beavers is taking over from former CIO John Sherman. There have been ongoing attempts in Congress and by financial advocates to repeal the WEP. By Reg Jones and Federal Times staff 8 weeks ago A reader who wants to apply for deferred retirement wonders if their military buyback counts toward their service time. Reg the retirement expert offers tips on requesting a retirement refund from OPM. Workers are the first line of defense for keeping data secure, so the equipment they use to perform their duties must meet the rigid security requirements. By Emily Kimmett
2 months ago Billions of dollars are potentially at stake in challenges that could be spawned by the high court’s ruling. With uncertainties around funding, federal agencies must know how to make strategic IT investments. By Jeff Myers
2 months ago A reader who may return to federal service wonders if they'd now have to pay into their pension at a higher rate. The goal is to post names of government workers to a website and show a potential new administration who might be standing in their way. Federal annuitants can receive the FERS special retirement supplement until age 62. Load More