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Tax chief pushes 'AI-first IRS' to get more out of agency's workforce (opens the original)
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The IRS is looking to move more aggressively to adopt artificial intelligence tools, with the goal of being more responsive to taxpayers seeking help – while also ensuring individuals and businesses pay what they owe the tax agency. IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank Bisignano told employees in an all-staff meeting Wednesday that an “AI-first IRS” will make its workforce more productive, after the agency cut more than a quarter of its headcount under prior leadership last year. He said AI won’t r
TSP funds were back in the negative in September (opens the original)
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Nearly all of the portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program lost value last month, as the broader investment market encountered broad volatility. The small- and mid-size businesses in the Thrift Savings Plan’s S Fund saw the worst decline, falling 3.86% in September. Since January, the S Fund is up 11.62%. The C Fund’s common stocks nearly broke even, finishing the month just 0.35% in the red. So far this year, the C Fund has grown 12.73%. The fixed income (F
Retiring in 2027? Picking the right date could pay off (opens the original)
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Download the 2027 Best Dates to Retire Calendar If you’re thinking about retiring from federal service in 2027, you’ve probably spent plenty of time figuring out when you’ll be eligible and whether you’ll have enough money to make the jump. But there’s one more decision worth giving some thought to: exactly when to walk out the door. Picking a retirement date isn’t just about choosing a Friday that feels right. The date you choose can affect when your retirement annuity begins, how much you rece
Pentagon update on National Defense Strategy cites progress, omits key threats (opens the original)
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The Pentagon’s latest report about its implementation of the National Defense Strategy notes progress on accelerating weapons production, cutting red tape, and persuading European governments to boost defense spending—but is light on problems such as Russia’s increasing aggression in Europe and the high cost of U.S. wars in the Middle East. The report to Congress, dated Sept. 22 but pushed out on Defense Department social media on Tuesday, argues that the Trump administration has made “significa
US Government Benchmark Report 2026 (opens the original)
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The US Government acquisition system rests on foundations that few others can match. Decades of investment in policy, workforce development, procedural discipline and professional standards have produced a system of exceptional sophistication and reach. Most governments – and many corporations – would envy it. These foundations are an asset, and this report should be read not only as a study on their current state, but also how to build on them. US Government contracting teams understand the nee
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