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OPM Retirement Backlog Drops to New 2023 Low

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 5, 2023 5:11 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

After growing by 5% in October, the OPM retirement backlog reversed course and dropped to a new low for the year.

IG: OPM Still Has Work to Do to Improve Retirement Applications Process

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 30, 2023 3:21 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

A recent IG report offers suggestions on ways OPM can improve its retirement applications process for federal employees.

OPM Retirement Backlog Reverses Course in October, Jumps 5%

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 6, 2023 3:43 PM | Updated: Dec 5, 2023 3:58 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The OPM retirement backlog reversed course in October 2023 after its record setting low the previous month.

OPM Retirement Backlog Hits Another 6-Year Low at the End of September

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 5, 2023 3:34 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The OPM retirement backlog was slashed by 12% in September to hit another new low point for 2023.

OPM Retirement Backlog Grows by 5% in August

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 5, 2023 3:18 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The OPM retirement backlog has increased for two months in a row.

OPM Retirement Backlog Grows in July

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 8, 2023 6:09 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The OPM retirement backlog grew in July off of the six-year low it achieved during the previous month.

Senator Wants Answers on OPM Retirement Backlog

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 13, 2023 8:44 AM | Updated: Aug 7, 2023 3:46 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Senator James Lankford (R-OK) is concerned about the OPM retirement backlog and the problems it is creating for retired federal employees.

OPM Retirement Backlog Drops to Six-Year Low to Finish June

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 6, 2023 5:53 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The OPM retirement backlog dropped in June to a new low for 2023 and to a level not seen since 2017.

OPM Retirement Backlog Drops Below 20k in May

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 6, 2023 5:19 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The OPM retirement backlog fell to its lowest level so far in 2023 at the end of May.

OPM Releases New Guide to Help Federal Employees Prepare for Retirement

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 22, 2023 2:01 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

OPM has released a new retirement guide to walk federal employees through what to expect while their retirement applications are being processed.

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