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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 Improves Retirement Processing Claims Pace in August

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 5, 2013 4:38 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

OPM was able to process more retirement claims in the month of August than were received.

GAO: OPM Still Lagging in Retirement Processing Capabilities

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 9, 2013 9:49 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

A recent GAO report concluded that OPM is still failing in its plans to improve the agency’s retirement processing capabilities.

OPM Sets Retirement Claims Processing Record for 2012

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 6, 2012 9:30 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

According to its latest monthly report, the number of retirement claims processed by the Office of Personnel Management processed was the most in a single month so far in 2012.

OPM Planning to Segregate ‘Healthy’ Retirement Packages to Address Backlog

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeSep 10, 2012 6:33 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

OPM plans to segregate “healthy” retirement cases from those that need more information to speed up retirement processing.

OPM Slowly Whittling Away at Retirement Applications

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 5, 2012 9:07 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

OPM has released its latest monthly report showing the status of how the agency is progressing with processing retirement applications.

Back to the Future: OPM and the Federal Employee Retirement Tsunami

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 23, 2012 1:42 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

In a “back to the future” moment, OPM has announced a new effort to get rid of its retirement backlog. How? By hiring more people and creating higher production standards.

Berry to Congress: OPM Retirement Backlog is Bad, Will Get Worse

By Robert F. BensonNov 26, 2011 8:10 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Reports have been in the news about OPM’s poor performance regarding processing annuity payments for new retirees. What is the real cause of this problem?

The OPM Retirement Processing Backlog

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeAug 14, 2011 8:59 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

This is a follow-up article to the author’s article on the OPM retirement processing backlog.

About That OPM Retirement Processing Backlog…

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeApr 20, 2011 5:14 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

A number of readers have asked about the backlog in processing retirement applications. OPM is making progress. The time it takes to process a retirement action has improved by about 15%. The agency’s goal is to get the processing time down to 45 days.

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