It may seem ironic, but government agencies at all levels wrestle with the difficulty of compliance with regulatory requirements even as they issue regulations for others (sometimes including themselves) to meet. For example, just as the healthcare industry follows HIPAA, so too do Veterans Administration hospitals – along with all federal, state, local, tribal and territorial health organizations. Then there are government-only policies...

Every third Thursday of the month, the MAS PMO hosts a webinar dedicated to a specific topic of interest for our MAS Industry Partners. Topics are broken down and explained using plain language and real-world examples. This is your chance to engage directly with MASpolicy makers, program managers, and leaders from across GSA, live and in real-time. Bring your questions, because we will dedicate plenty of time to Q&A!

A Detailed Overview of Long Term Care Insurance Costs Inflation protection Benefit amounts Waiting periods Activities of daily living Everything you need to know to make a decision about Long Term Care insurance. Understanding Your LTC Options Pros and cons of the Federal LTC Insurance Program Alternatives to LTC insurance ... plus more information about Long Term Care insurance specifically for federal employees.

Navigating the Landscape of Decision Advantage: Dive into a discussion with experts on how the fusion of Decision Intelligence and Decision Support empowers decision-makers, offering insights into resolving crises and strategically leveraging national power to gain a decision advantage in complex scenarios.

An Overview of FERS & Different Types of Retirement Types of service used for determining eligibility to retire under FERS Employee and agency contributions to FERS Military service and temporary time The FERS annuity computation Minimum age and service requirements Early retirement Deferred retirement and “postponed” retirement Understanding the Annuity Computation Amount of an annuity Length of service and unused sick leave H...

Now in its seventh year, the LEAP HR: State & Local Government summit is the most exclusive and senior forum dedicated to uniting HR leaders in all State, City and County Governments in the US. This is your best opportunity to hear how the most forward-thinking State & Local Government HR leaders are re-strategizing to attract next-generation talent, employ non-monetary total rewards, workforce plan for the great retirement and recruit...

This training class will be an open session for any questions related to CPRM Failure to ensure the CAF is appropriately included in all task order solicitation responses and subsequent task order awards, on a separate line item, may lead to contract non-compliance. It is critical to ensure CAF is paid to you by ordering contracting offices, so that you may in turn remit payment to GSA. Your OASIS contract requires you to report new task order...

An Overview of How Federal Benefits are Taxed FERS Annuity CSRS Annuity TSP Withdrawals from both Traditional and Roth TSP accounts Survivor Benefits Ed reviews how the IRS treats each of these items for Federal Employees. Other Tax Planning Topics to Consider The taxation of Social Security Benefits, how much the state you live in impacts your net amount of income, and which states have the highest and lowest property tax rates The 2017 Tax L...

Cybersecurity continues to be one of the fastest-moving policy topics for contractors in the public sector market. To stay up to date on the latest contractor requirements, join the NDIA Cybersecurity Division for our bi-annual meeting slated for June 10, 2024, to get updates from our Committees on Legal and Policy issues, Software Assurance, Cybersecurity Standards, and Supply Chain Risk Management. Join colleagues and counterparts as we hear...

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.