Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Got savings questions? TSP has answers
USPS employees can participate in a new series of online sessions
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) has announced a new slate of informational webinars and online training courses, which Postal Service employees can participate in.
The topics will include TSP contributions, death benefits, distributions, investment funds, in-service withdrawals and loans.
The webinars will last one hour, while the courses are two-and-a-half-hours.
Participation is voluntary. Nonexempt employees must be off the clock or on authorized breaks.
Both the webinars and courses are free, and registration is not required.
For more information about dates, times and webinar course descriptions, employees should go to the TSP website’s Online Learning page.
Milestones
Appointments, awards and more
Here’s a look at recent USPS announcements
• Ohio 2 District Manager William D. Jones retired Sept. 30 after 47 years of federal service.
• Peachy Q. Lorenzo was named plant modernization director. She previously served as plant and process modernization and design industrial engineer.
• Georgann Wright was named Milwaukee postmaster. She previously served as Kentucky-West Virginia District Post Office operations manager.
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Some operations suspended after Helene
The Postal Service has temporarily suspended mail delivery and retail operations in Southeastern states affected by Hurricane Helene.
The storm made landfall in Florida last week, inflicting damage in an area that stretched northward to the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia.
USPS is monitoring conditions and will work to restore service as soon as it is safe to do so.
The service alerts section on usps.com has the latest updates on the storm and its effect on postal operations.
Relocation expenses deadline is Nov. 15
Postal Service employee relocation expense reimbursement requests submitted after Nov. 15 will be processed for payment after Jan. 2, 2025.
This deadline ensures that the organization has adequate time to record and report all relocation expenses for 2024 tax purposes.
Employees who submit requests for relocation reimbursements between Nov. 16 and Jan. 1, 2025, will not receive disbursements or reimbursements until after Jan. 2.
Employees should refer questions to their relocation counselor or send an email to the USPS relocation team.
The Relocation Blue page has more information.