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OPM’s Retirement Backlog Creeps Higher in March

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 5, 2021 2:03 PM
line graph showing the progression of the retirement backlog at the Office of Personnel Management from October 2019 to March 2021

The backlog of outstanding retirement claims at OPM hit a new six year high last month.

Federal Employees Retiring in February Down 20% from a Year Ago

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 13, 2021 6:04 AM
Line graph showing the progression of OPM's retirement backlog from October 2019 to February 2021

Although the total retirement backlog is still high, the number of federal employees who retired last month was sharply lower than in recent years.

Retirement Backlog Surges by 37% in January

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFebruary 5, 2021 3:37 PM
Line graph showing the progression of the retirement backlog at OPM from October 2019 to January 2021

OPM’s retirement backlog hit a new high to close out January.

Fewest Federal Employees Retired in 2020 Than in Last 6 Years

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJanuary 5, 2021 3:56 PM
Line graph showing the trend in retirement claims processing times from October 2019 to December 2020

How many federal employees put in their retirement papers in 2020?

Retirement Backlog Climbs Over 20k in November

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: December 8, 2020 5:20 AM
Line graph showing the progression of OPM's retirement backlog from October 2019 to November 2020

The retirement backlog at OPM edged slightly higher in November putting it over a milestone figure.

New Retirement Claims at OPM Surge 33% Over Previous Month

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 5, 2020 4:57 PM
Line graph showing the progression of OPM's retirement backlog from October 2019 to October 2020

The number of federal employees who submitted retirement applications rose sharply in October over the previous month.

OPM’s Retirement Backlog Remains Relatively Unchanged in September

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOctober 9, 2020 9:04 AM
Line graph showing the trend in OPM's retirement backlog from October 2018 to September 2020

OPM’s retirement backlog saw little change during September.

Retirement Backlog Up, But Case Processing Time Down in August

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSeptember 4, 2020 4:52 PM
Line graph showing the progression of OPM's retirement backlog from October 2018 to August 2020

OPM’s retirement backlog grew in August but the average processing time improved considerably.

Average Monthly Retirement Case Processing Time Jumps 17% in July

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAugust 5, 2020 3:01 PM
Line graph showing the progression of OPM's retirement backlog from October 2018 to July 2020

OPM’s retirement backlog had only a small increase in July despite a much slower average claims processing time.

4% Drop in OPM’s Retirement Backlog in June

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJuly 9, 2020 9:16 AM
Line graph showing the progression of the retirement claims backlog at the Office of Personnel Management from October 2018 to June 2020

Despite slower average processing times, OPM has continued to make modest gains in reducing its retirement backlog.

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April 20, 2021

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $16.5671 0.00% +0.36%
F Fund $20.6730 +0.15% -2.47%
C Fund $61.8208 -0.68% +10.57%
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