Posted on Friday, 7th March 2025 by Dennis Damp

In last week’s article, I said, “DOGE is moving too far and fast, as evidenced by the chaos surrounding it,” and further stated, “They should allow each agency head to work within their organizations to streamline if needed.” Someone in the administration read my last article! Actually, the President’s cabinet and many others were complaining […]

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Posted on Saturday, 1st March 2025 by Dennis Damp

Two million federal employees received another email from OPM Friday evening requesting they reply with a list of last week’s accomplishments. The email states, “Going forward, please complete the above task each week by Mondays at 11:59 p.m. ET.” After reviewing the first memo, many agencies advised their staff not to reply; they handle these […]

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Posted on Friday, 28th February 2025 by Dennis Damp

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was established by Executive Order (EO) 14158 on January 20, 2025. The EO aims to “establish the Department of Government Efficiency to implement the President’s DOGE Agenda by modernizing Federal technology and software to maximize governmental efficiency and productivity.” DOGE is a temporary organization headed by the United States […]

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Posted on Wednesday, 26th February 2025 by Dennis Damp

The Social Security Fairness Act repealed the windfall elimination provision and the government pension offset last November, and impacted CSRS retirees are waiting for their Social Security checks to increase. You are eligible for Social Security benefits if you accrued 40 quarters (10 years) of employment where Social Security payments were withheld. The Windfall Elimination […]

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Posted on Sunday, 23rd February 2025 by Dennis Damp

All federal employees received an email from OPM on Saturday requesting they reply with a list of last week’s accomplishments. Elon Musk first mentioned this on X, and OPM sent the email shortly thereafter. The deadline to reply is 11:59 p.m. Monday, February 23! This has created anxiety and a flurry of activity across the […]

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Posted on Thursday, 13th February 2025 by Dennis Damp

Approximately 50% of retirees pay taxes on their Social Security benefits, compared to less than 10% in 1984! Thomas Massie (R-KY) reintroduced H.R. 1040, the Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act. It was referred 02/06/2025 to the House Committee on Ways and Means. This bill assists seniors by eliminating the double tax on Social Security benefits. […]

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Posted on Friday, 31st January 2025 by Dennis Damp

The Social Security Administration was the first to send out tax forms again this year. Our 1099 R Tax Forms typically aren’t available by regular mail until late January to early February. Registered users of OPM’s Retirement Services Website can now download their Annuity Statement and 1099 R forms. Update My last article on taxable […]

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Posted on Wednesday, 29th January 2025 by Dennis Damp

According to OPM’s memo dated 1/28/2024, the President requires that employees return to in-person work. The Presidential directives issued this past week are intended to restore accountability for employees with policy-making authority, restore accountability for senior career executives, and reform the federal hiring process to focus on merit. Deferred resignation availability is limited to all […]

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