The Basic Steps to Estate Planning What information to gather and analyze, what decisions need to be made (plus suggestions to help your choices), and how and when to review periodically. Why An Estate Plan is Needed What happens to an estate post-mortem? Information about trusts, probate, the titling of property Tax implications ... plus more information about estate planning specifically for federal employees.

A Practical Approach to A-123 Compliance Programs Join us for a unique, interactive workshop that "walks you through" the latest update of The Green Book which now conforms to the Internal Control Integrated Framework (COSO 2013). This training is focused on the current Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government as detailed in the Green Book. This 18 hour CPE course provides you with the tools to implement a compliance program th...

Data is every agency’s most valuable asset – and it needs to be protected as such. However, not every dataset requires the same level of security. The key is knowing which data needs to be under lock and key. Join us online Wednesday, June 12 from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to hear from government and industry experts about how to protect critical datasets. Specifically, you’ll learn: How to categorize data so that agenc...

FEHB and Medicare Benefits An Overview of Health Insurance for Federal Employees An overview of federal health benefits in retirement Premium costs Plan changes and what to know about Open Seasons TriCare and other FEHB plans Healthcare Flexible Savings Account strategies, Medicare Understanding the Vision and Dental Plans Enrollment Premiums How it works with your Health Benefits, Annuity, TSP and other components of the Federal Retirement Be...

Unleashing Small Business Innovations: A Path to Growth & ProsperityPART 1 of 2 SPONSORED CONTENT Webinar is Complimentary & Recorded Karri Palmetier, Palmetier Law The role of small businesses in driving innovation in the federal government has never been more crucial. This two-part webinar explores the basis and requirements of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs and the wa...

An Overview of the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Contributions and how they work, including limits and getting the biggest match Ways to maximize tax savings The main differences between Roth and Traditional TSP accounts Understanding the Different Funds An overview of the five main TSP funds (G, F, C, S, & I) and the Lifecycle (or “L” Funds), plus tips for developing an effective investment strategy that matches your time horizon,...

Stepping into a new management or supervisory role can be daunting. As you navigate new teams and relationships, it can be stressful to figure out all the things you should do as a supervisor on a daily basis. So instead, we’re focusing on the top five things you should avoid doing as a government supervisor. Join us online Monday, June 24 from 4-4:30 p.m. ET/1-1:30 p.m. PT to hear from a government expert about the top mistakes managers...

Data is the biggest asset of modern organizations. But thanks to an increase in data breaches, evolving privacy regulations, and litigation volumes, data can also be an organization’s biggest liability. Good data governance is critical to government agencies’ ability to effectively respond to requests for data and reduce their overall risk. Join us online Tuesday, June 25 from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to hear from government...

This Session Covers An Overview of FERS & CSRS Survivor Benefits Differences between the two retirement systems’ survivor benefits Qualifying relatives Cost of electing survivor benefits What forms should be filled out to ensure qualifying relatives receive the survivorship Other Information for FERS & CSRS Annuitants Spousal Survivor annuities (including former spouses) Cost to give an insurable interest survivor annuity Informa...

Join the NDIA Technical Information Division at the next Configuration and Data Management (CDM) Course & Exam to develop a strong professionalism in these disciplines that are critically important in the design, development, production, test, integration, and maintenance of complex products. With such importance, these disciplines have many global applications in both commercial and government realms because most organizations recognize C...