How to Fix OPM’s Backlog Problem
What lies at the core of OPM’s retirement backlog? The author explains the most glaring problem he sees with the situation and what can be done to solve it.
Backlog
Stay updated on the size and status of the OPM retirement backlog, including monthly processing statistics, trends in new retirement claims, and the impact delays can have on recently retired federal employees. Explore analysis of OPM reports, seasonal surges, digital application processing, and policy changes that influence how quickly retirement claims are completed. Find clear explanations and timely updates to help federal retirees understand what the backlog means for interim payments, final annuity calculations, and overall retirement planning.
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Grows 15% in July
OPM’s backlog of retirement applications grow by 15% in July. A quick look at some historical data reveals that this was a predictable event.
Cobert Says More Funding Needed to Fix Retirement Applications Backlog
Acting Office of Personnel Management director Beth Cobert recently addressed the agency’s seemingly endless backlog of retirement applications and discussed the steps being taken to improve it.
OPM Retirement Backlog Jumps 73% in January
The OPM retirement backlog jumped 73% to start 2016 thanks to an influx of new retirement claims.
OPM Processes Over 10k Retirement Applications in October
The Office of Personnel Management processed over 10,000 retirement applications in October, however, there are still over 12,000 backlogged applications.
OPM Reduces Retirement Claims Backlog by Almost 16% in May
The Office of Personnel Management reported that its outstanding backlog of retirement claims was reduced by 15.6% in May.
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Surges in January
OPM saw a massive spike in the number of outstanding retirement claims as evidenced by its latest retirement processing status report.
How Federal Employees Can Speed Up Processing Their OPM Retirement Applications
These are some common errors federal employees should avoid to help speed up processing their OPM retirement applications.
FedSmith.com Users Still Gloomy About OPM’s Retirement Processing
Results of our recent survey indicate some improvement in the sentiment among our recently retired users about how OPM is handling their applications, but the frustration is still palpable.
OPM Improves Retirement Processing Claims Pace in August
OPM was able to process more retirement claims in the month of August than were received.
