Byrd Rule Roadblocks: Provisions Impacting Federal Employees at Risk in “One Big Beautiful Bill”
Proposals to cut federal employee pay, benefits in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” appear to be in jeopardy.
Author: Ian Smith
IG Report Reveals Lapses in OPM’s Telework Compliance
A recent OPM IG report found compliance problems with the agency’s telework and remote work programs during the prior fiscal year.
Ending Performance Rating Inflation: OPM’s Strategy for Fair Evaluations
OPM is instituting new performance and accountability standards as part of a significant overhaul to federal employee performance management.
Senate Adds Cuts to Federal Employees’ Benefits in the “One Big Beautiful Bill”
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs has released legislative text that would make significant cuts to federal employees’ benefits.
OPM Reminds Agencies of Leave Flexibilities in Advance of Army’s 250th Birthday Celebration
OPM is encouraging the use of telework and other leave flexibilities ahead of the Army’s upcoming 250th birthday celebration in Washington, DC.
OPM Retirement Backlog Sees Unusual Spike in May, Grows 33%
An unusual spring surge in retirement applications caused the OPM retirement backlog to grow in May, but a new digital system may revolutionize the process.
New OPM Rule Would Make it Easier to Fire Federal Employees
OPM has issued a proposed rule that would make it easier to fire federal employees for serious misconduct.
Pay Parity May Be a Good Argument for the 2026 Federal Pay Raise
Pay parity is likely to be an argument for a higher federal pay raise in 2026 as the annual pay raise process unfolds.
From DEI to Meritocracy: The Federal Government’s Shift in Hiring Practices
OPM announced a new merit based hiring plan for agencies that bans the use of DEI and racial quotas in federal hiring.
Important Changes to Proposed Benefits Cuts in House-Passed Spending Bill
The version of the Big Beautiful Bill Act that passed the House contains important changes to proposed cuts to federal employees’ retirement benefits.
