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!

An Overview of the 4 Types of Social Security Benefits Retirement, disability, survivor, Medicare Eligiblity requirements for each type, How the amounts are calculated How they apply to the financial plans of federal employees, both FERS and CSRS employees Understanding the Common Pitfalls The Windfall Elimination Program for CSRS Earnings Test Special Retirement Supplement for FERS Government Pension Offsets (GPO) How the benefits are taxed I...

An Overview of FERS for Special Provision Employees Job classifications Types of Retirement Plans Mandatory Payroll Withholdings Information on the TSP Retirement Planning Military Service Calculating Your FERS Annuity Redeposits and Deposits Minimum Retirement Ages Sick and Annual Leave Calculating Years of Service High-3 Average Salary Other Information for FERS Workers with Special Provisions The Special Retirement Supplement Best times to...

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...

Join us for a live webinar reviewing the key elements for obtaining a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Information Technology Category (ITC) contract. Description: This virtual webinar will outline the pre-award process and provide an overview of offer preparation, including a review of the required documentation and common mistakes to avoid. The following session dates are available: Date 1: November 2, 2023 Date 2: February 1, 2024 Date 3:...

NDIA Electronics Division Meeting Join us for an insightful gathering of industry experts, government officials, and academia leaders as we delve into a comprehensive discussion centered around aligning public and private microelectronics ecosystems with defense programs of record. Our focus is on achieving the goals set forth by our national microelectronics strategy while ensuring sustainability for the future. Throughout this event, partici...

We are excited to announce that the 2024 GSA SmartPay Training Forum will take place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana from August 6-8, 2024! Whether you are brand new to the program or a seasoned professional, the GSA SmartPay Training Forum continues to be the premier training event for charge card program managers. The 3-day event will feature a comprehensive training schedule that will cover all aspects of...

Now in our 39th year, FDR TrainingSM provides unparalleled and timely training that will help you with your current responsibilities AND prepare you for what's to come. With an exclusive focus on the federal sector, FDR Training provides tailored, in-depth training on today's critical workplace issues, including those related to telework, remote and hybrid work environments; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA); employee disci...

Survivor Benefits for FERS and CSRS An Overview of FERS & CSRS Survivorship Differences between the two retirement systems’ benefits Qualifying relatives Cost of electing 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 Information ab...

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!