Federal Report

• Uncle Sam, again, mounts hamster wheel

  he good news (for some) is that the much-leaked budget will be presented in full today to Congress and the media. The other sure thing is that it is DOA, as in Dead On Arrival, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.

  Mike Causey

  February 02, 2015
• The ultimate ‘Holy-You-Know-What’ moment at the office?

  Have you ever done something really, really stupid at the office? Or work- related? Something so dumb, so bad, so off the wall that it's a miracle you still have a job? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey wants to know.

  Mike Causey

  January 30, 2015
• Winter Blast: A tale of two-plus cities

  Charm City and D.C. may be close in physical proximity, but they're far apart in just about everything else, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.

  Mike Causey

  January 29, 2015
• Phased retirement: Is it coming to your agency?

  Julie Perkins, partner at Shaw Bransford and Roth will answer your questions about phased retirement, and Federal Times Senior Writer Andy Medici will give us an update on a new round of legislation that affects federal workers. January 28, 2015

  Mike Causey

  January 28, 2015
• Phased Retirement: When? Where? Who?

  Agencies are dragging their feet in implementing phased retirement. When they do, how will that affect you? asks Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.

  Mike Causey

  January 28, 2015
• Orphans of the storm

  Winter's here and we're all weathering the storm together. What's your blizzard survival secret? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey wants to know.

  Mike Causey

  January 27, 2015
• Uncle Sam faces a very taxing problem

  Since at least the end of World War II, foreign governments have come to the U.S. to seek advice from the IRS on their tax compliance problems, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.

  Mike Causey

  January 26, 2015
• Gridlock and your pension package!

  Is congressional gridlock really a bad thing? Maybe not if you're a federal employee or retiree, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.

  Mike Causey

  January 23, 2015
• IRS’ tale grows legs

  The mainstream media has finally caught up to what Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has been reporting on for months: that budget and staff cuts at the IRS are negatively impacting the tax agency's ability to do its job.

  Mike Causey

  January 22, 2015
• Fearless forecast

  NARFE Legislative Director Jessica Klement and Federal Times Senior Writer Andy Medici will predict what's ahead for federal workers and retirees in 2015. January 21, 2015

  Mike Causey

  January 21, 2015
• New sick leave plan may spotlight fed benefits

  Many federal workers probably wonder what's the fuss about giving people seven days of sick leave per year. That's because Uncle Sam has long been ahead of his time when it comes to things like a generous leave package for workers, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.

  Mike Causey

  January 21, 2015
• TSP: Is it risky to play it safe?

  The G-fund never has a bad day, which is the good news. The bad news, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey, is that the G-fund also never has a really good day.

  Mike Causey

  January 20, 2015
• How are you spending your day?

  Just because today is a holiday doesn't mean Uncle Sam has shut down. Far from it, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says. Lots of people are in today either because they have to be (as in they are essential) or they want to be (as in dedicated). Either way, have a good day ...

  Mike Causey

  January 19, 2015
• 3.8 percent pay raise: Reality check!!!

  A group of Democrats on Capitol Hill are proposing a 3.8 pay hike for federal employees. That's a good thing, right? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says the answer is complicated.

  Mike Causey

  January 16, 2015